Head of Project Finance

Vanguard Search Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

A leading search firm in renewable energy is seeking a Head of Project Finance for their NYC location. The ideal candidate will have significant project finance experience, specifically in direct current (DG) solar, and will manage lender and tax equity relationships. This hands-on role involves structuring capital stacks and supporting platform growth while leading a finance team. Competitive compensation and referral bonuses are offered for successful introductions.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct current (DG) solar project finance is mandatory.
• History of managing lender and tax equity relationships.
• Ability to build and manage a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Structure capital stacks across DG solar and storage projects.
• Support acquisitions and platform growth.
• Manage a finance team effectively.

Skills

Strong project finance experience (DG solar required)

Exposure to tax equity and debt structuring

Comfortable in hands-on, growth-stage environment

Strategic but execution-driven mindset

Job description

Head of Project Finance – DG/Community Solar Renewable Energy Platform (NYC)

The Company

• ~1 GW of portfolio and pipeline
• Backed by institutional capital partners
• Lean, execution-focused team

The Role

• Structure capital stacks across DG solar and storage
• Manage lender & tax equity relationships
• Support acquisitions and platform growth
• Build and manage a finance team

Requirements

• Strong project finance experience (DG solar reqiored)
• Exposure to tax equity and debt structuring
• Experience across storage or hybrid structures advantageous
• Comfortable in hands-on, growth-stage environment
• Strategic but execution-driven mindset
• NYC-based (4 days in office)

About Vanguard Search Partners

Vanguard Search Partners is a specialist search firm helping renewable energy and private equity firms across the U.S. that build world-class finance and investment teams.

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