Renewables Project Finance, Analyst to Associate level - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking renewable energy venture as an Energy Storage Project Finance Analyst. This fully remote role offers the chance to work on dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects backed by strong private equity. You'll be at the forefront of the energy transition, collaborating on financial modeling and project finance initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders effectively. With competitive compensation, flexible work hours, and a commitment to renewable infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Open PTO Policy

Flexible Work Hours

401K Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial modeling for utility-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of debt/equity structuring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on financial modeling for battery storage projects.
• Develop financial analysis tools for project finance assessments.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Debt Equity Structuring

Communication Skills

Project Finance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Energy Storage Project Finance Analyst (Analyst to Associate level)

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing, focused on developing, executing, and operating dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects.

They are at the forefront of the industry, having accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period, and are currently expanding their Project Finance Team.

The ideal candidate should have strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding or ability to quickly learn the financial nuances involved in utility-scale renewables development, EPC, and operational transactions. Proven experience in financial modeling and debt equity structuring is essential.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate key project finance initiatives clearly to various stakeholders. The scope includes project development, origination, interconnection/power markets, EPC, and construction financing transactions. Exposure to off-take strategies, tax equity structures, and complex project bidding processes is highly preferred.

The company is committed to expanding renewable infrastructure and offers competitive compensation packages, including a base salary, open PTO policy, flexible work hours, 401K match, comprehensive health benefits, and transparent leadership.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate on financial modeling initiatives supporting utility-scale battery storage projects nationwide across ISOs/RTOs.
2. Take ownership of financial models related to project off-take, bidding, debt/equity structuring, sales, and tax incentives.
3. Partner with stakeholders to develop financial analysis and forecasting tools for corporate financing, capital markets, FP&A, and project finance assessments.
4. Review industry trends and financial structures to optimize analytic processes and mitigate portfolio risks.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Power, Renewables, Capital Markets, or Energy Infrastructure transactions.
• Strong project finance modeling skills in Microsoft Excel and debt/equity structuring experience.
• Experience with complex debt and equity structures, tax equity transactions, and advanced project finance deal execution is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex formulas clearly.
• Ability to participate in advanced discussions in the renewables, transmission, and storage sectors.
• Understanding of U.S. energy markets such as PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO is beneficial but not required.