Project Finance Associate

Gigaenergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup

401(k) with 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Gigaenergy is seeking a Project Finance Associate to support capital formation across its portfolio of power generation and data center assets. You will work directly with senior leadership on live deal execution and gain exposure to the full capital stack—essential for influencing the financial sector of the AI revolution.

This role is based primarily in Houston, with full-time onsite expectations and offers competitive benefits including equity and unlimited PTO. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong financial modeling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project finance, structured finance, infrastructure finance, or investment banking with meaningful exposure to infrastructure or energy assets.
• Strong financial modeling skills — comfortable building a project finance model from a blank spreadsheet.
• Familiarity with capital structure concepts across debt, equity, and tax equity.

Responsibilities

• Support deal execution across the project finance lifecycle.
• Build and maintain project finance models from scratch.
• Assist in structuring capital solutions and prepare materials for lenders.

Skills

Financial modeling skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Agency and ownership mindset

Education

2–5 years experience in project finance or investment banking

MBA or CFA or relevant graduate degree (or pursuing)

Job description

Why join Giga

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you’ll do

The AI infrastructure buildout is the largest capital deployment cycle since the Industrial Revolution. Hundreds of billions of dollars will flow into power and data center assets over the next decade, and Giga is building the financing playbooks that will define how this industry gets funded. This role puts you at the center of that — early.

As a Project Finance Associate, you will support capital formation across Giga's growing portfolio of power generation and data center assets. You'll work directly with senior leadership on live deal execution, build and own the financial models that go in front of lenders and investment committees, and get hands-on exposure to the full capital stack — from non-recourse debt and construction financing to tax equity and sponsor equity. You'll grow into a dealmaker by doing the work, not watching it.

Where you’ll work

This role is ideally based in our San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays. That said, we will make exceptions for truly exceptional talent if you live outside one of our hubs and expect to find this talent in NYC. If you're the right person for this role, we'll have a conversation about what works.

Responsibilities

• Support deal execution across the full project finance lifecycle — from initial underwriting and lender diligence to term sheet negotiation, closing, and post-close compliance.
• Own financial modeling — build and maintain project finance models from scratch, sculpt debt against complex cash flows, and stress-test assumptions ahead of credit committee and lender review.
• Assist in structuring capital solutions across the stack — senior debt, construction financing, tax equity, back‑leverage, and holdco facilities — under the direction of senior team members.
• Prepare lender and investor‑facing materials — information memoranda, financial presentations, project summaries, and credit narratives that tell Giga's story clearly and credibly.
• Support lender and investor relationship management — coordinate diligence requests, track open items, and maintain organized deal data rooms across active transactions.Drive internal financial infrastructure — help build and refine model templates, underwriting standards, reporting cadences, and lender compliance tracking systems as deal volume grows.
• Coordinate across legal, engineering, and operations on deal workstreams — manage timelines, consolidate inputs, and keep transactions moving.
• Stay current on market conditions — track financing trends, benchmark terms, and flag relevant developments in power, data center, and infrastructure finance markets.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in project finance, structured finance, infrastructure finance, or investment banking with meaningful exposure to infrastructure or energy assets.
• Strong financial modeling skills — comfortable building a project finance model from a blank spreadsheet and defending assumptions in front of senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with capital structure concepts across debt, equity, and tax equity — you understand how deals are layered and why structure matters.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational instincts — you can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without things slipping.
• Clear written and verbal communication — you can translate complex financial concepts into clean, credible narratives for lenders and internal stakeholders.
• High agency and a builder's mindset — you're energized by early‑stage environments and take ownership rather than waiting to be directed.

Bonus points

• Experience on infrastructure, energy, or data center financings — either on the buy side, sell side, or at a developer.
• Familiarity with ITC/PTC tax credit structures and Inflation Reduction Act transferability provisions.
• Background at an infrastructure‑focused investment bank (Macquarie, Guggenheim, RBC, MUFG, KeyBanc) or infrastructure fund (Stonepeak, GIP, Brookfield, IFM).
• Exposure to equipment‑level financing, sale‑leaseback structures, or asset‑backed lending.
• MBA, CFA, or graduate degree in a quantitative field — or actively pursuing one.
• Prior experience at a high‑growth company — you know what it looks like when pace outstrips infrastructure, and you're energized by it.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits

Who we hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.