Capital Markets Associate

ImpactAlpha Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 135,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% covered)

Vision insurance (100% covered)

Dental insurance (100% covered)

Life insurance (100% covered)

Disability insurance (short & long) (N

401(k) with employer match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC is seeking a Capital Markets Associate in Chicago to build and maintain complex project finance models, perform portfolio valuations, and support debt and tax equity origination efforts. You will evaluate opportunities using rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods and present findings to the Executive Team.

The role demands collaboration across engineering, finance, and legal teams, with quarterly portfolio valuation responsibilities and close interaction with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Master's degree or CFA/CPA is a plus
2-5 years of experience in project finance or related field
Experience in renewable energy sector is highly desirable
Proven experience in financial modeling, analysis, and valuation of infrastructure or energy projects
Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
Knowledge of PPA, tax credits, and debt/equity financing structures
Experience using AI to assist with financial modeling and analysis
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

Build and maintain project finance models, DCF analyses, and valuations
Evaluate opportunities with quantitative and qualitative analysis
Perform quarterly valuation of 200+ portfolio assets for executive review
Develop models and marketing materials for debt and tax equity origination
Prepare scenario-driven memos and board presentations
Assess strategic opportunities, asset divestitures, and restructurings
Track policy changes impacting asset economics
Assist in structuring project financing agreements and term sheets
Coordinate with lenders and investors to secure funding
Support closing activities with dataroom and diligence
Monitor budgets and project expenditures across development stages
Collaborate with engineering, finance, and legal teams
Provide regular updates to stakeholders

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Scenario analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

AI-assisted modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business Admin

Master's degree or CFA/CPA

Tools

Excel

Financial analysis tools

AI in modeling

Job description

About Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC

Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC is a renewable energy development and investment company specializing in solar energy projects. The company focuses on building and managing a diverse portfolio of solar assets across multiple markets, with a particular emphasis on project finance and capital markets solutions for renewable energy infrastructure. Nautilus Solar Energy operates in the renewable energy sector, which has experienced significant growth due to increasing demand for clean energy solutions and favorable government incentives. The company’s business model centers on developing solar projects, securing project financing through various mechanisms including tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities, and managing a substantial portfolio of operating and development assets. The organization works with multiple stakeholders including lenders, investors, engineering teams, and legal partners to execute project financings and strategic initiatives. With over 200 projects in their portfolio spanning various development stages, Nautilus Solar Energy demonstrates significant scale and operational complexity in the renewable energy development space.

About this Role

The Capital Markets Associate position at Nautilus Solar Energy is responsible for executing project financings and strategic analysis to support the development of the company’s expanding solar portfolio. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong financial modeling background who can operate independently while collaborating across multiple departments. The position encompasses a broad range of financial analysis responsibilities, including building and maintaining complex financial models for project finance assessment, developing discounted cash flow analyses, and conducting valuation assessments of solar energy projects. The associate will evaluate investment opportunities from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, performing valuation modeling and scenario analysis while reviewing portfolio risks and opportunities. A significant component of the role involves quarterly valuation of a portfolio exceeding 200 operating and development assets, with responsibility for understanding complex quarter-over-quarter impacts and presenting detailed findings to the Executive Team. The associate will develop process-oriented models and marketing materials supporting debt and tax equity origination efforts, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of various financing structures and term sheets while supporting term negotiations. Strategic analysis responsibilities include producing scenario-driven memos and presentations for Board meetings, assessing strategic opportunities such as asset divestitures and financial restructurings of operating portfolios, and tracking changes to state and federal policies and laws to detail potential impacts to both operating and development asset economics. The associate will assist in structuring and negotiating project financing agreements, coordinate with lenders and investors to secure project funding, and support closing activities through dataroom preparation and diligence management. Additional responsibilities encompass reviewing and supporting detailed cost estimates and budgets for project development phases, monitoring project expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints, and facilitating ongoing construction, term, and tax equity funding activity across various development stages. The role requires close cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and legal teams while providing regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project status and developments.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain complex financial models, including project finance models, DCF analysis, and valuation assessments
Evaluate investment opportunities from a quantitative and qualitative perspective including valuation modeling, scenario analysis, and review of portfolio risks and opportunities
Prepare quarterly valuation of a 200+ project portfolio of operating and development assets, understanding complex quarter-over-quarter impacts for detailed presentation to Executive Team
Develop process-oriented models and marketing materials for debt and tax equity origination efforts, weigh the pros and cons of various structures and term sheets, and support term negotiations
Produce scenario-driven memos and presentations for Board meetings
Assess strategic opportunities, asset divestitures, and financial restructurings of operating portfolios
Track changes to state and federal policies and law, detailing potential impacts to both operating and development asset economics
Assist team in structuring and negotiating project financing agreements, including tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities
Coordinate with lenders, investors, and other financial stakeholders to secure project funding
Support closing of new project financing activity through dataroom preparation and diligence management
Facilitate ongoing construction, term, and tax equity funding activity of projects throughout various development stages
Review and support detailed cost estimates and budgets for project development phases
Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints
Work closely with engineering, finance, and legal teams to ensure cohesive project development
Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project status and developments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus
2-5 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field
Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable
Proven experience in financial modeling, analysis, and valuation of infrastructure or energy projects
Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel) and financial analysis tools
Strong understanding of project finance concepts, including debt, equity, and tax equity structures
Knowledge of renewable energy financing mechanisms, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and tax credits
Experience utilizing AI to assist with financial modeling and analysis
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and critically
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders