Project Finance Lead (Sr Manager - Director)

LVI Associates; Boston (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure developer is seeking a Project Finance Lead to focus on complex deal structuring, capital raising, and financial strategy for large-scale renewable projects. This senior role offers exposure to high-value transactions and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years in investment banking or project finance, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. Join a growing organization with significant opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in investment banking, structured finance, or project finance.
• Expertise in debt/equity financing models, tax equity structures, and PPA/hedge modeling.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO energy markets preferred.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (complex formulas, macros).
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO energy markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financing transactions for utility-scale projects.
• Structure and negotiate term sheets and manage closing processes.
• Own and optimize financial models for project finance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lenders, tax equity investors, and strategic partners.
• Mentor and manage analysts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial modeling and deal execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, engineering, legal, and asset management teams.
• Conduct financial due diligence across EPC, O&M, interconnection, real estate, permitting, and insurance.

Skills

Investment banking

Structured finance

Project finance

Advanced Excel

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or CFA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Finance Lead (Sr Manager - Director)

Location: Boston or Houston
Industry: Energy Infrastructure | Renewable & Low-Carbon

About the Role

We're partnering with a leading energy infrastructure developer and owner to hire a Senior Manager, Capital Markets and Investments. This is a senior-level role focused on complex deal structuring, capital raising, and financial strategy for large-scale renewable and thermal projects. The position offers exposure to high-value transactions, strategic partnerships, and leadership opportunities within a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead financing transactions for utility-scale projects, including debt, tax equity, and common equity
• Structure and negotiate term sheets, oversee legal documentation, and manage closing processes
• Own and optimize financial models for project finance; run sensitivity analyses and scenario planning
• Develop and maintain relationships with lenders, tax equity investors, and strategic partners
• Mentor and manage analysts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial modeling and deal execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, engineering, legal, and asset management teams
• Conduct financial due diligence across EPC, O&M, interconnection, real estate, permitting, and insurance

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred
• 8-10 years in investment banking, structured finance, or project finance
• Expertise in debt/equity financing models, tax equity structures, and PPA/hedge modeling
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (complex formulas, macros)
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO energy markets preferred