Asset Manager - Clean Energy Investments - Chicago

Capital Dynamics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking an Asset Manager for their Clean Energy Investment business in Chicago. The role emphasizes managing a portfolio of clean energy investments, including solar and wind projects. The ideal candidate will hold an associated degree and possess strong knowledge of renewable energy plants and financial structures. The firm values diversity and encourages applicants from various backgrounds, committing to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Degree in an associated discipline such as Engineering or Finance is preferred.
• Good understanding of financing structures in clean energy.
• Familiarity with contracts and key performance metrics for renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of clean energy investments portfolio.
• Oversee the performance of assets and collaborate with asset managers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of renewable energy plants

Collaboration and communication skills

Understanding of financial aspects of clean energy projects

Fluency in English with superior writing skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Renewable Energy

Job description

Asset Manager - Clean Energy Investments - Chicago

Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including Private equity (primaries, secondaries and direct investments) and Clean Energy.

Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 13 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Clean Energy

Capital Dynamics’ global Clean Energy platform makes direct equity investments in carbon-reducing renewable energy power generation from late-stage development to commercial operations. The Clean Energy platform’s dedicated asset management affiliate, Netro Energy, provides highly specialized services to ensure optimal performance and value from projects.

The Role

Capital Dynamics is seeking to hire a highly capable Asset Manager to work within the Clean Energy Investment business in the Chicago office. You will hold primary responsibility for managing the operations of Capital Dynamics (“CD”) portfolio of clean energy investments in the US (solar PV, wind and BESS projects).

Role & Responsibilities

• Leading the tendering, selection, contracting of asset management services to third party asset managers.
• Regularly reviewing the service of third-party asset managers and proposing any changes needed.
• Ensuring Capital Dynamics and Clean Energy procedures, processes and controls are consistently applied in the asset management of US investments.
• Overseeing the technical and financial performance of the assets with the aim of optimizing their performance.
• Liaising with the asset managers, Capital Dynamics investment and portfolio management teams on various optimization opportunities, including renegotiation of project agreements, re‑financings, tax optimization, technical improvements, etc.
• Monitoring market and regulatory changes and analyzing their impact on the portfolio investments.
• Liaising with third party asset managers, external CD fund administrator and CD fund ops teams on the management of capital and income cash flows to and from the projects.
• Ensuring project entities and their Holdco’s are compliant with their LLCAs, financing agreements, regulation, fund documentation, etc.
• Support on optimizing fund holding structures; liaising with external legal and tax advisors in the liquidation of the project and holding companies post exits.
• Reviewing the reporting prepared by third party asset managers, including to the lenders of the projects.
• Providing inputs to valuation team and coordinating quarterly valuation process/reporting.
• Support to Capital Dynamics team on exit and new acquisition transactions, including preparation and management of data‑rooms, answering Q&As, explaining the performance of the assets, etc.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in an associated discipline, preferred degree disciplines include Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Renewable Energy, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of renewable energy plants, their equipment and related infrastructure, standard contracts, key performance metrics.
• Good understanding of financial aspects of clean energy projects, including of financing structures.
• Excellent ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Must be fluent in English with superior writing skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

Capital Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to creating a global diverse workforce. We are a global company with 24 nationalities represented across our staff in 14 offices, spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We believe diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) is key to being better at what we do and our initiatives are designed to attract, develop, and advance talented individuals, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We welcome and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join Capital Dynamics.