Associate, Project Finance

Geronimo Power, formerly National Grid Renewables

BLOOMINGTON (MN)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 142,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

401(k) and disability benefits

Job summary

Geronimo Power seeks an Associate, Project Finance to support financing transactions for renewable energy projects. The role involves due diligence, managing financial models, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial analytical skills.

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in finance, banking, consulting, or related field.
Familiarity with commercial contracts and agreements.
Experience in energy/utilities sector preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage due diligence and closing process for financing transactions.
Support all aspects of project finance negotiations.
Develop and manage financial models for projects.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

The Associate, Project Finance will support all aspects of the business support and manage all aspects of project finance transactions involving renewable energy projects and battery storage technologies. Your key responsibilities will include supporting and managing the due diligence process, coordination with external financing parties to support closing and funding transactions, and supporting structuring complex financing agreements. You will work closely with other teams within the Geronimo Power team, including Investments & Portfolio Management, Development, Construction, Engineering, Asset Management, Legal, Tax, and Operations.

The Project Finance function at Geronimo Power is responsible for securing financing, primarily debt and tax equity, required to construct, own, and operate utility-scale renewable energy projects. The Project Finance team is responsible for making projects bankable and investable, translating a “developed” project into a fully funded operating asset.

Key Accountabilities

Manage due diligence and closing process for financing transactions, including coordination with internal teams and external partners
Support all aspects of project finance negotiations, including construction debt, term debt, tax credit transfers, and tax equity investments
Interpret terms in financing agreements to identify issues that may impact project level and sponsor economics, and communicate findings to management
Develop and manage financial models to analyze project and partnership level performance of operating projects
Support project finance activities during construction, term conversion, equity funding and operations
Manage project and portfolio-level financings for operating projects, including lender relationships and reporting activities
Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, tax equity investors, financial advisors, lawyers, and other capital providers
Inform strategy regarding a development project’s financability, potential hurdles, and optimal financing approaches
Educated to Bachelor’s degree level in finance, economics, accounting, engineering or related field
Experience 2-5 years in finance, banking, consulting, or related field
Familiarity in reading and interpreting commercial contracts and agreements
Experience with project, corporate finance debt, or equity transactions in power generation or energy/utilities sector preferred, but not required
Experience in renewable energy, power, or infrastructure preferred, but not required
Driven and self-motivated
Analytical minded and detail-oriented
Strong written and oral communicator
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite