Origination Financial Analyst

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our client is a private, growth-stage energy platform operating in the distributed energy and infrastructure space. The firm is actively scaling its origination function and is seeking an Origination Associate to support project evaluation and deal formation. This role offers the opportunity to sit at the center of deal formation within a fast-scaling energy platform, with direct influence over which projects move forward. The Associate will work across origination, development, engineering, and finance, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of distributed energy projects rather than a narrow functional slice. The environment rewards initiative, strong judgment, and technical depth, making it well-suited for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, accelerated learning, and visibility as the platform continues to grow. Role Responsibilities Review and analyze customer energy and usage data Build and maintain Excel-based financial models and project-level pro formas Perform tariff and rate analysis to support project economics Assemble financial outputs and commercial scenarios for internal decision‑making Coordinate with engineering, development, and finance teams to produce a complete project case Support origination efforts by evaluating feasibility and investment returns Track relevant policy and regulatory inputs that impact project economics This role consolidates inputs from multiple internal teams into a clear, finance‑driven recommendation. Candidate Profile Experience 3–5 years of experience in distributed energy, energy infrastructure, or project finance Prior exposure to solar, storage, CHP, fuel cells, or similar distributed assets Senior Analyst to early Associate level with hands‑on execution experience Technical Skills Advanced Excel modeling proficiency Strong understanding of project‑level energy economics Experience working with customer load data and tariff structures Ability to translate complex inputs into actionable financial conclusions Attributes Analytical, detail‑oriented, and highly organized Self‑directed with good judgment on prioritization and escalation Strong communicator able to work cross‑functionally Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, high‑volume environment Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Analyst Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Financial Services Location: New York, NY. Salary: $85,000.00–$95,000.00. Posted: 3 weeks ago. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wenham Carter