Investments Associate | M&A | Private-equity IPP | Renewable

Viridan Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridian Group is seeking an Investments Associate to support project finance, M&A, and capital raising for its solar and battery storage portfolio. The role emphasizes financial modeling, underwriting, and execution across lender and investor interactions.

The successful candidate will work with senior management and internal teams to advance renewable energy investments and transactions in North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or another analytical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, project finance, or energy.
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and valuation skills.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy markets, technologies, and regulatory environments.
• Understanding of project finance debt and tax equity structures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite solar and battery storage investment opportunities, evaluating economics, returns and investment risks.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF and tax equity structures.
• Conduct market research and analysis across the distributed generation solar and storage sector.
• Support structuring, negotiation, and execution of project debt and tax equity financings from term sheet to close.
• Prepare lender and investor materials and coordinate due diligence with capital providers.
• Engage with lenders, tax equity investors, and external advisors throughout financing processes.
• Support day-to-day execution of M&A and capital raising transactions with management teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or another analytical field

Master's degree with a concentration in Finance or Energy preferred

Job description

Investments Associate | M&A | Private-equity IPP | Renewable

The Company:

We have partnered with a leading distributed generation solar developer, financier, owner, and operator, in their search for an Investments Associate. This company is fully focused on the North American DG solar sector and manages a 400+ MW portfolio of operating projects, primarily across the Northeast and Midwest. Backed by a global investment firm with almost $20 billion in assets under management, the company is continuing to grow its solar and battery storage portfolio.

The Role:

The Investments Associate will join the company's Investments team, supporting project finance, M&A, and capital raising activities across its solar and battery storage portfolio. This is a highly analytical role focused on financial modeling, investment underwriting, transaction execution, and capital markets. The successful candidate will work closely with lenders, tax equity investors, capital providers, senior management, and internal teams throughout the investment and financing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite solar and battery storage investment opportunities, evaluating project economics, key financial drivers, returns, and investment risks,
• Develop and maintain complex financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, precedent transaction analysis, tax equity structures, and debt financing,
• Conduct market research and analysis across the distributed generation solar and storage sector, identifying trends and opportunities across project finance, M&A, and capital markets.
• Support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of project debt and tax equity financings from term sheet through financial close,
• Prepare lender and investor materials and coordinate financial and commercial due diligence throughout financing processes,
• Engage directly with lenders, tax equity investors, and other capital providers,
• Support day-to-day execution of M&A and capital raising transactions, working with management teams, lenders, investors, counterparties, and external advisors.

Transaction & Investment Execution:

• Prepare presentations and investment materials for executive management, Investment Committee, and external financing partners,
• Present investment opportunities and analysis to the internal Investment Committee,
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and other internal teams to ensure successful execution of renewable energy investments and capital raises,
• Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or another analytical field; Master's degree with a concentration in Finance or Energy preferred,
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, investment banking, project finance, or an energy-related field,
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and analytical skills, with experience in credit analysis and valuation,
• Working knowledge of renewable energy markets, technologies, and regulatory environments,
• Understanding of project finance debt and tax equity structures,
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and external capital providers,
• Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail,
• High level of initiative, integrity, and teamwork.

Investments Associate | M&A | Private-equity IPP | Renewable