Remote Solar Project Finance Associate

Nautilus Solar, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautilus Solar, LLC is seeking a Capital Markets Associate to execute project financings and strategic analyses for its expanding solar portfolio. This fully remote role involves strong financial modeling, valuation, and collaboration with lenders and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in project finance or related fields, with expertise in debt, tax equity, and PPAs. Master's or CFA/CPA is a plus; remote position with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or related field; renewable energy experience desirable.
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and valuation of infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools; knowledge of PPAs and tax credits.
• Experience using AI to assist with financial modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models, including project finance models, DCF analysis, and valuation.
• Evaluate investment opportunities from quantitative and qualitative perspectives.
• Prepare quarterly valuation of a 200+ project portfolio for Executive Team.
• Develop process-oriented models and marketing materials for debt and tax equity origination efforts.
• Coordinate with lenders, investors, and other stakeholders to secure project funding.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating project financing agreements.
• Track budget expenditures and ensure alignment with budgets.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and legal teams.
• Produce scenario-driven memos and presentations for Board meetings.
• Assess strategic opportunities, asset divestitures, and financial restructurings.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

DCF analysis

Investment analysis

Excel

Project finance

Renewable energy finance

Strategic analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree or CFA/CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nautilus Solar, LLC is seeking a Capital Markets Associate to execute project financings and strategic analyses for its expanding solar portfolio. This fully remote role involves strong financial modeling, valuation, and collaboration with lenders and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in project finance or related fields, with expertise in debt, tax equity, and PPAs. Master's or CFA/CPA is a plus; remote position with occasional travel.