Associate, Project Finance

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Wellness Perks

Paid time off, including 11 federal holidays

Job summary

A leading clean energy firm is seeking a Project Finance Associate to support solar and storage project financial assessments. The role involves financial modeling, project analysis, and collaboration with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, a Bachelor's degree, and a passion for renewable energy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project finance, banking, or other modeling contexts.
• Demonstrated financial modeling skillset in Excel.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for solar and storage projects.
• Support project development and analyze electricity tariffs.
• Engage with capital providers and help streamline business processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

ECA Solar is on a mission to transition the US power infrastructure to clean energy. ECA develops commercial-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the US. At ECA, our people and their wellness come first. We take pride in our transparent, team-oriented work environment and focus on work-life balance. Team outings, lunches, concerts, challenges are commonplace in our daily lives at ECA. We look forward to speaking with you about your career at ECA.

ECA provides full-time employees with a robust benefits package including three weeks paid time off, and 11 paid federal holidays. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with company match, above average subsidized health, dental plans, and more. Additional compensation details for this position are listed below.

About the Position:

ECA has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Finance Associate to manage the responsibilities outlined below. The Project Finance Associate will be a confident self-starter with strong financial modeling skills who will report directly to the Director of Project Finance, work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, and partner with members of ECA’s other departments. The Project Finance Associate will have superior attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, a great sense of ownership and pride in their work, and enthusiasm regarding a career in renewable energy and sustainability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, own, and maintain financial models that assess the commercial potential of projects within ECA’s solar and storage portfolio

• Support project development efforts, including analysis of electricity tariffs and other factors that drive the identification of new business opportunities

• Engage with offtakers and capital providers (construction/term debt lenders, tax equity, etc.)

• Help identify and execute opportunities to streamline ECA’s business processes, and other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a Finance, Economics, or Engineering concentration

• 2+ years of experience in project finance, banking, or other modeling contexts

• Demonstrated deep financial modeling skillset in excel

• Strong aptitude for distilling complex data and financial dynamics into clear recommendations

• Technologically savvy, able to learn new software tools

• Self-starter, detail oriented, focused

• Able to think creatively and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with tax equity and other financing structures common to renewable energy finance

• Acquisitions/investment experience in a “hard asset” industry (e.g. renewable energy, power generation, or commercial real estate)

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

• Health (Harvard Pilgrim) and dental (Delta) insurance

• Employee Wellness Perks

• Flexible work schedules and time-off policies

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Work visa sponsorships as needed

How to Apply

Submit resume to [e-mail], along with answers to the following three questions:

How many years of work experience do you have with Financial Modeling?

How many years of work experience do you have with Solar Power, Electricity Markets, Renewables, or Real Estate Finance?

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?