Manager, Structured Finance

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE AG seeks a full-time Manager for Structured Finance to lead financing transactions in renewable energy projects. Candidates need extensive experience in finance and strong analytical skills to manage financial modeling and cross-functional teams. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a robust retirement plan, supporting a motivating work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience showing growth in job complexity.
• Knowledgeable in renewable energy project economics.
• Experience modeling tax equity partnership structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial modeling for tax equity transactions.
• Coordinate workstreams to execute financing transactions.
• Provide coaching and development to junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Effective communication

Organization skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, tax, math, engineering or similar

MBA or similar postgraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt

The Structured Finance team is responsible for raising external project financing, primarily tax equity financing, for utility-scale renewable energy projects as a key contributor to RWE's growth and financial objectives. The Structured Finance team works closely with investors, third-party consultants, and internal business teams to efficiently execute financing transactions and support RWE's strategic objectives. The Manager, Structured Finance has first-hand experience leading renewable energy financing transactions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage financial modeling for tax equity transactions and other financing arrangements
• Coordinate various workstreams necessary to successfully execute financing transactions, including diligence management
• Provide support to senior deal members in deal structuring and negotiating deal documentation
• Manage various workstreams necessary to successfully execute financing transactions, including having a lead role on structuring the economics of the transaction, negotiating deal documentation, and diligence management
• Provide coaching and development to junior members in the team
• Assist other parts of the finance team as required, including quality control review and supporting development and origination teams
• Recommend and lead process improvement initiatives
• Assist with various internal ad hoc projects

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's Degree (required) with a background in business, finance, tax, math, engineering or other analytical field.
• MBA or similar postgraduate degree is considered a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of experience showing growth in job complexity and responsibility
• Knowledgeable of renewable energy project economics
• Experience modeling tax equity partnership flip structures or similar project finance modeling
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to apply creative thinking to complex problems
• Excellent Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel formulas and model creation
• Team player with the flexibility to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Effective communicator with strong written and presentation skills
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $111,000 - $160,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.