The Manager Renewable Energy Finance will be responsible for driving the expansion of the renewable energy financing portfolio, along with any additional portfolios as assigned by the Head of SME & RE. This role involves sourcing, assessing, underwriting and executing loans to companies that operate in the renewable energy space. The incumbent will play a key role in scaling the renewable energy financing vertical while also supporting the development of other verticals within the organization.
Role & responsibilities
- Lead the efforts to build and strengthen the renewable energy finance sector while actively managing additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of SME & RE.
- Source partners operating in the Renewable Energy sector and build a high-quality loan portfolio.
- Manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure the execution of high-quality deliverables.
- Conduct initial due diligence on potential partners, including high-level financial analysis.
Monitor
- Monitor and support the borrowing partners in providing necessary support in enhancing their capacities wherever required.
- Monitor the financial performance and other covenants adherence by the borrowing partners.
- Develop and measure strong program Impact monitoring systems and process.
External Relations
- Develop effective liaison with the local stake holders viz., Government agencies, banks, financial institutions, technical service providers, research institutions, communities, individual borrowers to enhance the business.
- Ensures that the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive manner to relevant stakeholders.
Recurring Tasks
- Overall responsibility for supporting in creating demand and marketing the RE vertical & SME vertical.
- Involvement in developing the annual Business Development Plan and monitoring business growth.
- Support in loan disbursements to meet the targets.
- Organize and conduct training and workshops.
- Keep track of the sector developments
Financial Analysis & Credit Assessment
- Conduct detailed financial analysis, credit assessment, and risk evaluation of prospective and existing clients.
- Prepare financial models, assess repayment capacity, and recommend appropriate financing structures.
Preferred candidate profile
- 5 to 8 years of experience in renewable energy financing, MSME finance, or NBFC/financial institutions with exposure to credit appraisal and lending.
- Hands-on experience in financial analysis, Excel modeling, and report writing is essential.
- CA, MBA or equivalent qualification. Bachelors degree in Technology (B. Tech), Science would be an added advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); familiarity with financial software tools preferred.