Project Finance Associate

Renewable Properties; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewable Properties is seeking a talented Project Finance Associate to bolster the financial strategy across solar, BESS, EV charging, and related development. You will build and refine detailed models, support M&A diligence, and analyze PPA/RFP finance options in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in renewable energy finance, strong Excel modeling, and experience with tax equity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in renewable energy project finance or related field.
• Advanced Excel modeling including cash flows and sensitivity analysis.
• Experience with tax equity structures and renewable financing mechanics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex analyses.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams with precision.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models aligned with underwriting assumptions, capital structures and RFPs.
• Support execution of M&A transactions, including valuation, modeling, due diligence, and stakeholder coordination.
• Analyze and model PPA and community solar RFP responses, supporting bid strategy and pricing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for approvals, investor discussions, and lender engagement.
• Assist with transaction structuring, investor negotiations, and financing document execution.
• Monitor late-stage and operational project financials, identifying risks and mitigants.
• Track market trends, policy developments, and valuation benchmarks relevant to solar and BESS financing.

Skills

Financial modeling

Renewable energy

Valuation & due diligence

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Ownership & accountability

Collaboration

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Overview

Renewable Properties is seeking a talented and driven Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of our solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land development and acquisition pipeline. The Associate will play a critical role in building, updating, and maintaining detailed financial models across our active portfolio, while also supporting buy- and sell-side M&A diligence and transactional execution. This role includes modeling and analysis for PPA and community solar RFPs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of key deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models, ensuring alignment with underwriting assumptions, capital structures, and RFP requirements


• Support execution of M&A transactions (buy- and sell-side), including valuation, modeling, due diligence, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders


• Analyze and model PPA and community solar RFP responses, supporting bid strategy and pricing


• Partner with internal teams to collect inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets


• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal approvals, investor discussions, and lender engagement


• Assist with transaction structuring, investor negotiations, and execution of financing documents


• Monitor late-stage and operational project financials, identifying risks and proposing mitigants


• Track market trends, policy developments, and valuation benchmarks relevant to solar and BESS financing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A, with direct exposure to solar and/or BESS


• Advanced Excel modeling skills, including project cash flows, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and valuation frameworks


• Familiarity with tax equity structures (e.g., partnership flip) and renewable energy financing mechanics


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams under tight timelines with precision


• Proactive, collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability


• The candidate must be based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City