Project Finance Analyst

nelnet; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K/retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking an investment professional to support tax credit investments and portfolio administration in a hybrid Lincoln, NE office. You will participate in due diligence, financial modeling, internal/external reporting, and investor communications to maximize returns while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires 1-2 years in project finance or asset management, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, tax, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 1-2 years of experience in project finance, underwriting, or asset management preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the due diligence phase of an investment prior to close to manage risks, maximize profitability, and establish mechanics for post-close management.
• Monitor and analyze overall performance of funding, operations, compliance requirements, and return thresholds for tax credit investments.
• Interact with project sponsors and project financiers on issues, disclosures, and delays.
• Correspond with internal accounting and syndication teams on project deliverable timelines and asset performance.
• Coordinate with co-investors during due diligence to facilitate smooth and timely funding.
• Report pertinent accounting, tax, and performance information to Nelnet as an investor, in addition to other third-party investors.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

Nelnet is a corporate taxpayer with a strong appetite and investment capacity for various tax credits, especially renewable energy tax credits. As this portfolio has grown and Nelnet has begun offering the investment credit opportunity to third parties, the business requires an individual to assist with investment management and portfolio administration. Each investment has unique characteristics and intricacies in terms of value maximization and risk mitigation.

This position will be integral in ensuring the investment performs as projected, we maintain strong working relationships with our development partners and provide best-in-class service to our co-investors, while managing compliance with federal income tax regulations. In addition, other responsibilities include participation in diligence prior to investment, financial modeling, internal and external reporting, and interaction with investors and sponsors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in the due diligence phase of an investment prior to close to manage risks, maximize profitability, and establish the mechanics for managing the investment post-close.
2. Monitor and analyze overall performance of funding, operations, compliance requirements, and return thresholds associated with tax credit investments.
3. Interact with project sponsors and project financiers on issues, disclosures, and delays.
4. Correspond with internal accounting and syndication teams on project deliverable timelines and asset performance.
5. Coordinate with co-investors throughout the due diligence phase to facilitate smooth and timely funding's.
6. Report pertinent accounting, tax, and performance information to Nelnet as an investor, in addition to other third-party investors.

Pay Range for this position is--$50k- $65k

This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of an office location to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE

1-2 years of experience in project finance, underwriting, or asset management preferred.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

1. Consistent, High Quality Results: Establishes credibility and finance leadership by producing timely, accurate and insightful results, consistently. Earns the respect of others through effective interaction with all teams.
2. Extensive Microsoft Excel experience. Ability to organize large amounts of data.
3. Efficiency/Accountability: Allocates time efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities, continually seeks ways to improve individual and team productivity. Highly accountable and able to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Effective follow through skills.
4. Energy, Drive, and Motivation: Embraces challenges enthusiastically, then executes relentlessly. Willingness to expand role and find ways to support members of the accounting, legal, and tax departments.
5. Entrepreneurial: Encounters new business ideas and continuously assesses the proposals.
6. Possesses strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to be detailed-oriented and compliance-focused.
7. Strong/confident communication style: Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization from internal teams to external partners both verbally and in writing. Displays confidence in expressing opinions and in offering a point of view. Strong interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program.