Project Finance Analyst

Swift Current Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, seeks an Analyst, Project Finance to inform strategic decisions across a rapidly growing business. Exact title will be commensurate with experience.

The role offers growth, mentorship from industry experts, and a collaborative team in multiple top offices. Based in Boston, MA or other primary offices, you will model project finance, assist with due diligence, and help shape investment strategies while ensuring reporting and budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a finance-related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking or renewables/infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project-based financial modeling and preparing documentation, reporting and analysis to assist investment decisions.
• Support project finance and M&A transactions, including due diligence and interfacing with investors and partners.
• Support the improvement of the Company’s investment strategies across the portfolio.

Skills

Financial modeling

Project finance

Investment analysis

Analytical thinking

Excel VBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel (including VBA)

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner and operator (the “Company”), is seeking an Analyst, Project Finance to support strategic decisions across a rapidly growing business. This position affords an excellent opportunity for professional growth, working alongside industry experts and leaders, as well as a high performing, collaborative team. Exact title will be commensurate with experience.

The Company has primary offices in Boston, MA; Austin, TX; and Houston, TX; this role can be based out of any of the primary offices. Additional information on Swift Current, our projects, and our team is available at www.swiftcurrentenergy.com.

Job Scope:

As Analyst, Project Finance you will leverage your past experience in the financial analysis of renewable energy and/or power sector projects to inform strategic decisions in every aspect of our business. While the bulk of your work will focus on project-level finance, you will also inform corporate financial modeling from time to time. Specific responsibilities are outlined below:

• Responsible for project-based financial modeling and preparing documentation, reporting and analysis to assist investment decisions
• Support project finance and M&A transactions, including initiating and responding to due diligence and interfacing with investors and other counterparties and business partners
• Support the ongoing improvement of the Company’s investment strategies across the entire portfolio of projects
• Leverage subject matter expertise to direct and deliver scenario modeling for investment decisions and contract negotiations
• Integrate the results of project models, conduct detailed analyses, prepare reports for Company investors, and prepare board papers that present the case for alternative investment options
• Perform analysis to inform pricing strategies, ensuring that the long-term revenue streams will contribute to target rates of return and integrate needed risk management strategies
• Contribute to the successful advancement of project development efforts by providing insight to the Development team about which inputs drive their projects’ financial performance
• Assist in managing construction loan drawdowns and financing agreement compliance
• Assist in building models, tools, process, and infrastructure that supports the organization's accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Assist with project budgeting and corporate reporting
• Effectively navigate various functions and a geographically dispersed team to advance one’s work
• Represent Swift Current with professionalism to all business partners and counterparties
• Continue to advance personal knowledge of the renewables industry and innovation in renewable energy project finance
• Complete other duties as assigned

Job responsibilities may evolve based on Company needs and individual career growth. This role reports to theEVP, Investments & Capital Markets and works alongside a growing team of finance and M&A specialists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking and/or the renewable energy, energy or infrastructure industries, including modeling tax equity and debt structures
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Word, and PowerPoint
• Current authorization to live and work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-motivated with a personal drive to succeed and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously, and prioritize and deliver top-quality work across a variety of projects at any given time
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and capable of working across a geographically dispersed team
• Passion and excitement for the renewable energy sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills