Investment Director

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading renewable energy investment firm is seeking a Director for their Investment Team to lead financial modeling and investment analysis for community solar projects across the United States. The successful candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in project finance or investment analysis within renewable energy. A strong command of Excel and effective communication skills are essential, along with proven leadership abilities. Comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401(k), are provided for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in project finance or investment analysis in renewable energy.
• Advanced Excel modeling expertise.
• Strong understanding of tax equity and debt financing economics.
• Familiarity with state-level community solar programs and policy considerations.
• Excellent communication skills with executive-facing presentations.
• Proven leadership with track record developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modeling for new community and industrial solar investments.
• Evaluate financial impacts of various structure types.
• Maintain and refine models for board presentations, approvals, and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Policy, and Finance to reflect market conditions.
• Prepare and present investment analyses and recommendations to senior management and the Board.
• Support due-diligence from origination through financing and construction readiness.
• Mentor analysts and associates to foster a high-performing team culture.
• Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and model efficiency.

Skills

Project finance

Investment analysis

Excel modeling

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading renewable energy investment platform is seeking a Director to join its Investment Team, supporting the evaluation and analysis of distributed generation and community solar projects across the United States. The company develops, owns, and operates a diversified portfolio of clean‑energy assets and continues to scale with significant capital backing and a robust pipeline of projects through 2027.

The Director will lead financial modeling and investment analysis for new opportunities, ensuring each project is rigorously underwritten and ready for presentation to senior leadership and the board. This individual will work closely with internal development, policy, and finance teams to deliver clear and actionable insights that drive project approvals and capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project‑level and portfolio‑level financial modeling for new C&I and community solar investments, running sensitivities and scenario analyses across multiple markets and policy frameworks.
• Evaluate the financial impact of various structure types (sale‑leaseback, partnership flip, debt‑only, etc.) and collaborate with Structured Finance on execution.
• Maintain, refine, and standardise models used for board presentations, investment approvals, and portfolio management.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Business Development, Policy, and Finance teams to ensure assumptions and inputs accurately reflect market and technical conditions.
• Prepare and present investment analyses and recommendations to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Support due‑diligence processes as projects move from origination through to financing and construction readiness.
• Mentor and oversee analysts and associates, fostering a collaborative, detail‑oriented, and high‑performing team culture.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement, including automation and model efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in project finance, investment analysis, or structured finance within renewable energy (C&I or community solar experience strongly preferred).
• Advanced Excel modeling expertise, with the ability to build and adapt complex project and portfolio models.
• Strong understanding of tax equity and debt financing economics, including sale‑leaseback and partnership‑flip mechanisms.
• Familiarity with state‑level community solar programs and related regulatory and policy considerations.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences or investment committees.
• Proven leadership ability and track record of developing junior team members.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Finance