Project Finance Associate

Tapio; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

A private equity-backed energy firm is seeking a Finance Associate in Houston, TX. This role focuses on financial modeling, investment support, and M&A activities. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of experience in project finance or investment banking, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities. The position offers a collaborative environment in a rapidly growing sector, emphasizing hands-on contributions to deal analysis and transaction execution.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in project finance, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or infrastructure advisory.
• Sector experience in energy, infrastructure, or power markets.
• Ability to build and adapt financial models independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial models for M&A and project finance.
• Support execution of debt and tax equity financings.
• Analyze and underwrite acquisition and development opportunities.
• Prepare internal investment memoranda and board presentations.
• Maintain the corporate financial model and support capital strategy initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title

Project Finance Associate, Finance Associate, Investment Associate

Location

Houston, TX

Compensation

Base + Bonus + Equity

About Our Client

Our client is a private equity‑backed energy infrastructure developer and operator, focused on building, acquiring, and financing utility‑scale power assets—especially battery energy storage systems (BESS). Led by industry veterans and supported by long‑term institutional capital, they have a rapidly growing pipeline of assets at various stages: operational, under construction, and in late‑stage development.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Associate to join their team in Houston, TX. The role will support both M&A and project finance activities, with a strong emphasis on financial modeling, deal analysis, and investment support. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial modeling and a background in energy, infrastructure, or adjacent sectors. The Associate will work cross‑functionally with senior team members to support transaction execution, strategic decision‑making, and capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial models for M&A, project finance, and corporate planning
• Support the execution of debt and tax equity financings, including due diligence coordination and third‑party deliverable management
• Analyze and underwrite acquisition and development opportunities across the energy asset lifecycle
• Prepare internal investment memoranda and board presentations
• Maintain the corporate financial model and support capital strategy initiatives

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in project finance, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or infrastructure advisory
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and the ability to independently build and adapt financial models
• Sector experience in energy, infrastructure, or power markets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to draw insights from complex data
• Effective communicator, comfortable presenting financial information to senior stakeholders
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, lean team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with battery storage, power markets, or renewable energy assets
• Exposure to tax equity, debt structuring, or project‑level diligence processes
• Prior experience at an IPP, developer, or infrastructure investment platform
• Involvement in investment committee materials or board‑level analysis
• Startup or high‑growth company experience

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy