Project Finance Associate | Renewable Energy IPP

The Green Recruitment Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Project Finance Associate to support financial strategy and execution across solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land assets. You will build and maintain detailed financial models, support buy- and sell-side M&A diligence, and analyze PPA and community solar RFPs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Reporting to the CIO, you will work with development, engineering, legal, and capital markets teams, shaping the financial strategy for diverse

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of renewable energy project finance or related experience.
• Advanced Excel modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience with solar and/or BESS financing and tax equity structures.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for projects and funds.
• Support M&A transactions including valuation and due diligence.
• Model PPA and community solar RFP responses.
• Gather inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials.
• Assist with transaction structuring and financing documents.
• Monitor late-stage and operational project finances and risks.
• Track market trends and benchmarks for solar and BESS financing.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Renewable energy knowledge

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Valuation software

Job description

A growing renewable energy platform is seeking a talented and driven Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of its 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 the 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.

The Associate will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with stakeholders across development, engineering, legal, and capital markets. They will be joining an experienced, well-staffed team with deep expertise across project finance, capital markets, and renewable energy development. This role offers broad exposure to both sides of the transaction—acquisitions and dispositions, as well as greenfield development and traditional project finance, and plays a key role in shaping the financial strategy for a range of asset classes, including solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, and powered land.

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

• 2-5 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
• Must be based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City