Analyst, Project Finance

ImpactAlpha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

5% employer match on 401(k) retirement

20 paid vacation days off annually

7 sick days per year

9 federal holidays

3 personal floating holidays

12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Volunteer hours

Annual bonus and stock options

Job summary

NineDot Energy is seeking an Analyst, Project Finance to join its team in New York. You will develop financial models, perform detailed analyses, and support new project development and competitive bids.

You will present insights to leadership and collaborate with investment banks, tax equity investors, and external consultants, gaining broad experience across project finance from evaluation to completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in project finance or mergers and acquisitions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in energy, real estate, or tax equity sectors strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modeling skills with proficiency in building and iterating complex financial models.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and iterate on project finance models to evaluate project economics from concept through future cash flow projections.
• Support lender processes, analyze financing proposals, and prepare closing deliverables.
• Review and interpret financial data, due diligence documentation, and legal materials with lenders and legal counsel.
• Work closely with the project development team to screen new projects and ensure financial models reflect project assumptions and risks.
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess financial viability of new ventures and investment opportunities.
• Prepare projection models and finalize designs to evaluate capital investments and proposals.
• Calculate IRRs, DSCRs, and perform sensitivity analysis across scenarios.
• Support economic review and interpretation of M&A opportunities.
• Support RFP processes through analysis of key terms and conditions.
• Prepare and manage project-specific deliverables related to financial or contractual requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends, IRA regulatory changes, and market developments.
• Make recommendations for strategic adjustments based on market analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

About NineDot Energy

NineDot Energy is a leading community-scale clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across multiple renewable energy technologies. The company’s name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle used for sparking out-of-the-box solutions, reflecting their innovative approach to energy development. NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice, and reduce carbon emissions. The company’s pipeline includes more than 1 gigawatt of clean energy projects designed to strengthen local power grids and provide clean, reliable, and resilient power to the communities they serve. NineDot Energy has secured backing from Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group, two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors. This backing supports the company’s continued expansion of its core battery energy storage pipeline, development of enhanced products and services, exploration of new regions, and consideration of potential strategic acquisitions. The company is focused on advancing the decarbonization of New York’s electric grid and establishing itself as a key player in the clean energy transition. The organization is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity, and inclusion values in its team culture, business practices, and community engagement. NineDot Energy is actively building its platform from the ground up with a world-class team of developers and innovators, presenting an exciting opportunity for talented professionals to contribute to meaningful clean energy projects.

About this Role

The Analyst, Project Finance position is a key role within NineDot Energy’s financial operations team. This analyst will play a crucial role in developing financial models, conducting comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence, and preparing detailed financial and operational reports. The role involves evaluating strategic investments, supporting new project development initiatives, and assisting with competitive bids. The analyst will also be responsible for presenting financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders, including company leadership. The position offers valuable exposure to various aspects of project finance, including collaboration with investment banks, tax equity investors, and external financial consultants. The analyst will work cross-functionally with multiple teams throughout NineDot Energy, gaining broad experience in all aspects of project finance from initial evaluation through project completion. This role reports to the Director, Project Finance and is classified as exempt under FLSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and iterate on project finance models to evaluate project economics from concept through future cash flow projections
• Support lender processes, analyze financing proposals, and prepare closing deliverables
• Review and interpret financial data, due diligence documentation, and legal materials with lenders and legal counsel
• Work closely with the project development team to screen new projects and ensure financial models accurately reflect project assumptions and risks
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess the financial viability of new ventures and investment opportunities
• Collect necessary information, prepare projection models, and finalize designs to evaluate capital investments and proposals
• Calculate project and equity internal rates of return (IRRs), debt service coverage ratios (DSCRs), and conduct sensitivity analysis scenarios
• Support economic review and interpretation of potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities
• Support development and request for proposal (RFP) processes through analysis of economic impact of key terms and conditions
• Prepare and manage project-specific deliverables related to financial or contractual requirements
• Stay current with renewable energy industry trends, financial market developments, and regulatory changes including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
• Make recommendations for strategic adjustments based on market and regulatory analysis
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in project finance or mergers and acquisitions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience and knowledge in areas of project proposals, project finance structures, and regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of financial accountabilities related to managing multiple projects
• Experience in the energy, real estate, or tax equity sectors strongly preferred
• Prior project finance roles or relevant experience strongly preferred
• Strong financial modeling skills with proficiency in building and iterating complex financial models
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in equity and debt fundraising and optimizing capital structure
• Knowledge of project finance documentation and experience with financial closing work either as a project developer or financier

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 5% employer match on 401(k) retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off annually
• 7 sick days per year
• 9 federal holidays
• 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 annual stipend
• 16 volunteer hours per year plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings annually
• Annual bonus and incentive stock options