Senior Analyst, Project Finance

Aes; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Project Finance Group in Honolulu to model debt and tax equity, support deal teams through closing conditions, and assist with capital-raising processes.

You will prepare marketing materials, coordinate with third parties, and help manage construction financing draws and hedging activities throughout the lifecycle of project financings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, M&A, or similar position.
• Experience working in complex financial models.
• Diligent and detail‑oriented; able to deliver consistently accurate results from complex modeling exercises.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills; able to concisely communicate results to internal and external counterparts.
• Extensive knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Financial modeling in Microsoft Excel providing quantitative assessment of debt and tax equity structures.
• Ensure data room is complete and accessible for third-party capital providers.
• Prepare marketing materials for debt and tax equity request for proposals for indicative terms.
• Assist in negotiation of financing structures by providing financial analysis.
• Coordinate with appraisers, engineers, insurers, transmission consultants, and other third parties on project financings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage construction financing draws.
• Assist in pre and/or post-closing interest rate hedging responsibilities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Deal analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Project Finance Group is looking for a Sr Analyst to join the team. Key responsibilities of this role include financial modeling of debt and tax equity, assisting deal teams in successfully satisfying conditions precedent to financial closings, and supporting the manager through all stages of the capital raising process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial modeling in Microsoft Excel providing quantitative assessment of optimal debt and tax equity structures.
• Work within organization to ensure data room is complete and accessible for third-party capital providers.
• Prepare marketing materials for debt and tax equity request for proposals for indicative economic terms.
• Assist manager in negotiation of market leading financing structures by providing financial analysis.
• Provide data and coordinate with appraiser, independent engineer, insurance, transmission consultants, and other third parties on project financings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to assist in managing construction financing draws.
• Assist manager in pre and/or post-closing interest rate hedging responsibilities.

Desired Experience and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, M&A, or similar position, with preference given to renewable-specific and/or transaction‑focused experience.
• Must have experience working in complex financial models.
• Diligent and detail‑oriented; able to deliver consistently accurate results from complex modeling exercises.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills; able to concisely communicate results to internal and external counterparts.
• Extensive knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Enthusiastic and fun to work with.

Education

Undergraduate degree required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.