Project Finance Associate

Swift Current Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, seeks an Associate, Project Finance to support strategic decisions across a rapidly growing business. The role combines project-level finance and corporate financial modeling to inform investment decisions.

You will join a high-performing, collaborative team reporting to the EVP, Investments & Capital Markets, with opportunities for professional growth across Boston, Austin, and Houston offices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry, including modeling tax equity and debt structures.
• Experience leading/supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and interfacing with investors and counterparties.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in due diligence and deal structuring for future growth.
• Lead and support project finance and M&A transactions with investors and partners.
• Oversee junior colleagues in financial modeling and reporting to support investment decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Project finance

Excel VBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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

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 Associate, Project Finance, you will leverage your past experiences in the financial analysis of renewable energy and/or power sector projects to inform strategic decisions in every aspect of our business. Your work will focus on both project-level finance, as well as corporate financial modeling. Specific responsibilities are outlined below:

• Actively participate as experienced member of investment and finance team in due diligence and deal structuring, negotiation, and closing activities in support of the Company’s future growth.
• Lead and support project finance and M&A transactions, including initiating and responding to due diligence activities and interfacing with investors, business parties, and other counterparties
• Oversee and support the work of junior colleagues relating to project-based financial modeling and preparing documentation, reporting, and analysis to assist investment decisions
• Contribute to 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 and guidance to the Development team about which inputs drive their projects’ financial performance
• Oversee and assist in the development of models, tools, processes, and infrastructure that support the organization's accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Participate in project budgeting and corporate reporting activities
• Effectively navigate various functions and a geographically dispersed team to build relationships and advance one’s work
• Represent Swift Current with professionalism to all business partners and counterparties
• Continually refine one’s 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
• Experience leading/supporting M&A transactions, including initiating and responding to due diligence activities and interfacing with investors, business parties, and other counterparties.
• 4+ years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry, including modeling tax equity and debt structures
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, and/or battery storage)
• 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, entrepreneurial 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