Project Finance Associate

Renewable Properties; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewable Properties is seeking a talented Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of our solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land development and acquisition pipeline. You will build and maintain detailed financial models across our active portfolio and support buy- and sell-side M&A diligence and financing transactions.

The role involves modeling for PPA and community solar RFPs, collaborating with internal teams, preparing memoranda, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills including cash flows, scenarios, and valuations.
• Familiarity with tax equity structures and renewable energy financing mechanics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate analyses into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams with precision under tight timelines.
• Based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models aligned with underwriting assumptions, cap 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 internal 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

Advanced Excel modeling

Project finance modeling

M&A diligence

Communication skills

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