Origination Financial Analyst

Wenham Carter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-stage energy platform in New York is looking for an Origination Associate to support project evaluation and deal formation. The role offers a chance to work across various functions and have direct influence on project selection. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in distributed energy or project finance, as well as advanced Excel modeling skills. This full-time position promises meaningful responsibility and accelerated learning within a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in distributed energy, energy infrastructure, or project finance.
• Hands-on execution experience in solar, storage, CHP, or fuel cells.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer energy and usage data.
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial models and project-level pro formas.
• Perform tariff and rate analysis to support project economics.
• Support origination efforts by evaluating feasibility and investment returns.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling proficiency

Strong understanding of project-level energy economics

Ability to translate complex inputs into actionable financial conclusions

Job description

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Our client is a private, growth-stage energy platform operating in the distributed energy and infrastructure space. The firm is actively scaling its origination function and is seeking an Origination Associate to support project evaluation and deal formation.

This role offers the opportunity to sit at the center of deal formation within a fast-scaling energy platform, with direct influence over which projects move forward. The Associate will work across origination, development, engineering, and finance, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of distributed energy projects rather than a narrow functional slice. The environment rewards initiative, strong judgment, and technical depth, making it well-suited for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, accelerated learning, and visibility as the platform continues to grow.

Role Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer energy and usage data
• Build and maintain Excel-based financial models and project-level pro formas
• Perform tariff and rate analysis to support project economics
• Assemble financial outputs and commercial scenarios for internal decision‑making
• Coordinate with engineering, development, and finance teams to produce a complete project case
• Support origination efforts by evaluating feasibility and investment returns
• Track relevant policy and regulatory inputs that impact project economics

This role consolidates inputs from multiple internal teams into a clear, finance‑driven recommendation.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in distributed energy, energy infrastructure, or project finance
• Prior exposure to solar, storage, CHP, fuel cells, or similar distributed assets
• Senior Analyst to early Associate level with hands‑on execution experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel modeling proficiency
• Strong understanding of project‑level energy economics
• Experience working with customer load data and tariff structures
• Ability to translate complex inputs into actionable financial conclusions

Attributes

• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and highly organized
• Self‑directed with good judgment on prioritization and escalation
• Strong communicator able to work cross‑functionally
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, high‑volume environment

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Analyst

Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Financial Services

Location: New York, NY. Salary: $85,000.00–$95,000.00. Posted: 3 weeks ago.