Clean Energy Financial Analyst

SolRiver Capital LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (vacation, sick, par­ent

Bonus potential

Job summary

SolRiver Capital LLC seeks a Renewable Energy Analyst to support energy project investments and management. You will work with developers to evaluate opportunities, build energy financial models, and draft outreach materials.

The role emphasizes clear, efficient writing and strong Excel skills. The ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, and able to learn complex energy policy, financial structures, and deal terms while coordinating multiple deal streams in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability for proposals and outreach materials.
• Excellent Excel skills and financial modeling.
• Interest in energy policy and market data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deal workflows.

Responsibilities

• New Investment Analysis: evaluate new opportunities with executive team; build energy financial models; research market data; define investment terms.
• Project Acquisition Coordination: assist in origination, negotiation and closing of project finance; review contracts and revenue plans.
• Create Written Work Product: write proposals, term sheets, marketing materials, outreach emails, and presentations.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Writing skills

Energy policy

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

SolRiver Capital (www.solrivercapital.com) is seeking a Renewable Energy Analyst. This position is for someone motivated to learn, with a head for finance, and passion for renewable energy.

ABOUT SOLRIVER CAPITAL

SolRiver is a leading renewable energy power-plant owner, operator, and investment manager. Founded in 2016, SolRiver’s passionate team has led us to continuously grow and expand. Today, we operate a national portfolio of utility-scale clean energy projects. With strong financial backing and innovative approaches, SolRiver is on the forefront of the energy transition enabling solar + storage to thrive and compete on a daily-basis with entrenched utility paradigms. A key to our success is a small, talented, hard-working team. Our ethos is an entrepreneurial culture of ownership, problem-solving, and constant improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Analyst supports all aspects of energy project investment and management. This includes working with project developers to evaluate new investment opportunities, preparing outreach materials, creating investor presentations, and assisting with business development. Responsibilities include:

1) New Investment Analysis:

• Work closely with the executive team and our partners to evaluate new acquisition opportunities.
• Learn and build complex energy financial models customized to the unique attributes of each project.
• Research new technologies, market data, and changing policy dynamics underlying the project.
• Drawing from our investment criteria, run proformas, test economics, and then define terms for project investments.

2) Project Acquisition Coordination:

• Support in the origination, negotiation and closing of project finance transactions, including term sheet development and negotiation.
• Lead analysis of project details, including reviewing key contracts, revenue strategies, and implementation plans.
• Report investment analysis, including conclusions of value and risk, to senior investment team.

3) Create Written Work Product:

• Most of the work for this role involves writing. You’ll write proposals, term sheets, marketing materials, outreach emails, and investment presentations. It is critical that you are a clear, efficient writer.

The ideal candidate is smart, hard-working, resourceful, as well as good at writing, good with excel, and good with people. Said another way:

• Proficient with Excel.
• Finance experience preferred but not required.
• Strong aptitude to learn complex concepts, including tax rules, energy policy, financial structures, and others.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
• Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• May require extended hours from time to time, such as during key deal closings.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is $70,000 and up to $15,000 of bonuses a year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and SolRiver reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, SoLRiver or individual department/team performance, and market factors.