Associate, Project Finance

Pivot Energy LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Four weeks of vacation

401(k) matching

Work from home stipend

PTO for volunteering

Charitable donation matching

Professional development reimbursements

Job summary

Pivot Energy LLC in Denver, Colorado is seeking an Associate for Project Finance. This role involves supporting financing projects, managing data rooms, and ensuring timely project financing by coordinating with internal teams. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in project finance or M&A, possesses strong project management skills, and is proficient in Excel. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $95,000, with a generous benefits package including health insurance, vacation, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, M&A, or similar.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor development and perform due diligence reviews.
• Maintain financing infrastructure on Smartsheet and Salesforce.
• Support transaction managers with data room management.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

1 to 3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or M&A

Tools

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Associate, Project Finance role supports the financing of Pivot Energy’s projects. This position will manage data rooms and diligence trackers to coordinate deliverables with internal departments. In addition, this individual will support Managers and Directors in financial closings with external stakeholders and financing parties. This position will be a part of a fun and dynamic team while being exposed to capital raise and deal structuring endeavors, developing a deep understanding of renewable project financing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor development and construction activities and perform due diligence reviews and data room management while highlighting potential risks and formulating mitigation strategies to ensure timely project financings.

• Maintain project financing infrastructure on Smartsheet, Egnyte, and Salesforce by managing data between platforms and refining tools/processes to support reports and other analysis.

• Support transaction managers by working across project teams to ensure data rooms and diligence sites are complete, regularly updated, and accessible for lenders and investors.

• Review, prioritize, and coordinate development and construction deliverables with internal teams.

• Support the Project Finance Team in conducting comprehensive due diligence reviews, highlighting potential risks, and formulating mitigation strategies.

• Represent the Project Finance team on internal project teams and discussions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• 1 to 3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, M&A, or similar position.

• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, who is not afraid to ask questions, and who can take on tasks outside of their comfort zone.

• Ability to operate effectively and independently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, across multiple work streams and with multiple stakeholders.

• Project management, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to complete detailed tasks while supporting multiple work streams simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of learning new concepts and skills quickly.

• Positive attitude and ability to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Experience with renewable project financing and/or transaction management.

• Experience with major project contracts review in the renewable energy and/or construction sectors.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel-based financial modeling.

• Experience with Smartsheet.

$60,000 - $95,000 a year

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $95,000 depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date).

Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture, and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
• Work from home stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements

A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

Recruitment Agency Notice:

We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT

Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet

Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun

Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge

Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player

Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally

Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced

EEO STATEMENT

Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.