Associate, Capital Markets

Green Recruitment Company; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the solar sector is seeking a motivated first-year Associate to join their expanding capital markets team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support transaction management and deal structuring for innovative solar projects across the US. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial modeling skills and a background in investment banking or private equity, although prior energy experience is not mandatory. The firm values detail-oriented individuals with excellent communication skills who thrive in fast-paced environments. Join this dynamic team and contribute to impactful renewable energy projects while advancing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience at an investment bank or private equity firm.
• Strong financial modeling skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze financial models for solar portfolios.
• Support investor due diligence and project finance transactions.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Analytical Abilities

Problem-Solving

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Python

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

My client, a leading player in the solar industry, is growing their capital markets team.

The group specializes in project finance and tax equity financing and is looking for a first-year Associate to support transaction management and deal structuring for projects throughout the US.

The firm's project finance deal pipeline has grown exponentially, and as a result, they have been hiring through 2024. They've added three Associates in Q4 and are now looking for a fourth member to join the growing capital markets group.

Our client is looking for a first-year Associate who will be Investment Banking trained, but does not need prior energy deal exposure, provided they have supported transactions in another industry and have superb financial modeling skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Create and analyze financial models for portfolios of residential solar systems.
• Support investor due diligence and provide timely responses to inquiries.
• Assist with the structuring and execution of project finance and corporate transactions.
• Analyze and report project profitability and return on investment.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various functional areas to meet operational and reporting requirements of transactions.
• Provide timely ad hoc analysis to support company financial planning and decision-making.

Required Experience:

• 1-5 years of experience at a major investment bank or private equity firm (experience in energy, power, or renewable energy but not required) or a renewable energy company.
• Strong work ethic and ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced work environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized with superior analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively to solve complex business and financial problems.
• In-depth understanding of finance/valuation concepts and financial statements.
• Extensive financial modeling experience.
• Superior knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Python, Tableau, and Snowflake is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in finance, economics, or business.