Investment Director

Taylor Hopkinson; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is offering an exciting opportunity for an Investment Director to drive growth in the U.S. utility-scale BESS sector. This role involves leading investment expansion for power station projects, conducting financial modeling, and overseeing commercial negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in power station investments, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of U.S. electricity market rules. Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. power station investment.
• Strong knowledge of electricity market rules and investment structuring.
• Expertise in conducting valuations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment expansion for U.S. power station projects.
• Structure investment transactions and lead commercial negotiations.
• Manage post-investment financial performance and operational analysis.

Skills

Power station investment

Financial modeling

Investment structuring

Cross-border communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Energy, or related fields

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1 BESS Supplier as an Investment Director focused on expanding growth in the US utility-scale BESS sector.

Responsibilities

1. Lead investment expansion and due diligence for U.S.-based power station projects (solar, energy storage, etc.), including financial modeling, investment return analysis, and feasibility studies.
2. Structure investment transactions, lead commercial negotiations, and execute key agreements; oversee financing arrangements and post‑investment asset management.
3. Manage post‑investment financial performance by tracking key metrics such as cost per kWh and O&M expenses; conduct operational analysis, prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts, and collaborate with operations teams to set performance targets and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
4. Evaluate reinvestment projects (e.g., technical upgrades, capacity expansions) by building return models (IRR, NPV) to support capital allocation decisions.
5. Report project progress and investment analysis regularly to headquarters in China, coordinate resources across China and U.S. teams, and ensure cross‑border information alignment and decision‑making.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Energy, or related fields; CPA/CFA preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience in power station investment, with strong knowledge of U.S. electricity market rules (PPA negotiation, interconnection process, tax equity financing) and investment structuring under the IRA; proven track record of closed transactions.
3. Expertise in financial modeling and feasibility analysis, capable of independently conducting valuations and risk assessments for complex projects.
4. Familiar with financial metrics and cost control during the operational phase of power stations; experience in operational analysis or as a Financial Business Partner is a plus.
5. Prefer fluent in both English and Chinese (able to negotiate and present in a professional setting); comfortable with cross‑border travel and cross-cultural communication.