Investment Associate

Selby Jennings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks an Associate to join its Tax-Driven Investments team in Boston. You will evaluate, structure, and execute investments across renewable energy, affordable housing, and other tax-advantaged strategies.

You will lead financial analysis, due diligence, underwriting, and transaction execution while monitoring portfolios and collaborating with sponsors, developers, and external partners. Strong modeling and presentation skills are essential for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in project finance, tax equity, renewable energy investing, LIHTC investing, or a related investment role
• Demonstrated transaction execution experience, including deal structuring, underwriting, due diligence, and closing
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and investment evaluation skills
• Knowledge of renewable energy tax credit structures and tax-advantaged investment strategies preferred
• Experience managing complex transactions and coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate investment recommendations to senior decision-makers
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced investment environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investments across renewable energy, affordable housing, and other tax-advantaged investment strategies
• Perform financial analysis, underwriting, due diligence, and risk assessment to support investment decisions
• Structure, negotiate, and manage transactions from initial review through closing
• Monitor and manage portfolio investments, working closely with sponsors, developers, and external partners
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants to support sourcing efforts and stay informed on industry trends
• Partner with internal teams across tax, legal, accounting, treasury, and investments to drive successful transaction execution
• Prepare investment recommendations and materials for senior stakeholders and investment committees
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance investment culture through knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Investment evaluation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading institutional investor is seeking an Associate to join its Tax-Driven Investments team. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating, structuring, and executing investments across renewable energy, affordable housing, and other tax-advantaged investment strategies. Working closely with senior investment professionals, the Associate will lead financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio monitoring efforts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investments across renewable energy, affordable housing, and other tax-advantaged investment strategies
• Perform financial analysis, underwriting, due diligence, and risk assessment to support investment decisions
• Structure, negotiate, and manage transactions from initial review through closing
• Monitor and manage portfolio investments, working closely with sponsors, developers, and external partners
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants to support sourcing efforts and stay informed on industry trends
• Partner with internal teams across tax, legal, accounting, treasury, and investments to drive successful transaction execution
• Prepare investment recommendations and materials for senior stakeholders and investment committees
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance investment culture through knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field
• 4-7 years of experience in project finance, tax equity, renewable energy investing, LIHTC investing, or a related investment role
• Demonstrated transaction execution experience, including deal structuring, underwriting, due diligence, and closing
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and investment evaluation skills
• Knowledge of renewable energy tax credit structures and tax-advantaged investment strategies preferred
• Experience managing complex transactions and coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate investment recommendations to senior decision-makers
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced investment environment

No visa sponsorship is available for this role