Senior Analyst, Structured Finance

Cypress Creek Renewables; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Health benefits

Wellness stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Company swag

Job summary

Cypress Creek Renewables in San Francisco or NYC is seeking a Senior Analyst, Structured Finance, to support financing late‑stage solar and battery storage projects. You will gain exposure to project development, engineering, and EPC workstreams while collaborating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities include asset valuation, maintaining financial models, due diligence, investment memos, and coordination with engineering and development teams to build a valuation thesis.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (MBAs welcome).
• 3+ years of Excel-based financial modeling experience (solar/storage/gas valuation preferred).
• 3+ years of finance in investment banking, private equity, or project finance & FP&A.
• Knowledge of energy markets and energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Asset valuation for solar, storage, and gas/firm generation projects.
• Maintain financial models for project financing transactions and incorporate new debt/tax equity inputs.
• Provide transaction and due diligence support for financings and asset acquisitions/sales.
• Develop investment memos evaluating risk and return profiles.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and O&M to develop a valuation thesis.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Energy markets

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Company

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.

At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build.

That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career.

The Role

As a Senior Analyst on the Structured Finance team at Cypress Creek, your primary responsibility will be to contribute to the team’s efforts in financing our late‑stage development projects. Cypress Creek Energy is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Analyst, Structured Finance, to support our solar and battery storage project financing activities. The Senior Analyst will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain deep exposure to multiple facets of a growing industry, rapidly develop their career, and earn highly competitive pay, while working closely with the CIO, SVP, Structured Finance, and other senior leadership.

In this role, you will gain deep exposure to project development, engineering, and EPC contracting workstreams and have the opportunity to understand what it takes to build successful, profitable solar and storage generation facilities. You will develop expertise across multiple facets of a growing industry while rapidly advancing your career.

Responsibilities

• Perform asset valuation for solar, storage, and natural gas/firm generation projects, including expected project value and forecasted capital sources.
• Support the maintenance of the financial models for Cypress Creek project financing transactions, including engaging with internal and external parties to identify proper model inputs and assumptions, incorporate new types of debt or tax equity structures, run sensitivity analyses to determine optimal project scenarios, etc.
• Provide transaction and due diligence support for project financings and asset acquisitions & sales.
• Develop investment recommendation memos evaluating project risk & return profiles.
• Conduct valuation and investment analysis for the firm’s Financial Sponsors and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with other Cypress Creek teams, including engineering, development, and O&M, to develop a valuation thesis for all key markets.

Education & Experience Required

• BA/BS degree (MBAs welcome).
• At least three years of Excel‑based financial modeling experience, preference for solar/storage/gas valuation experience.
• At least three years of finance experience in investment banking, private equity, principal investing, structured/project finance, corporate development, and/or corporate finance & FP&A.
• Knowledge of energy markets and a variety of energy technologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong desire to work in the energy industry.
• Self‑motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Organized, diligent, and able to track/manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
• Formal credit and underwriting training a plus.
• Successful completion of an Excel‑based modeling test required.
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables.

Location

We have a strong preference for the candidate to be based in a CCR office either in San Francisco or NYC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with an in‑office schedule of three days per week.

Compensation

The salary range for the position is $115,000 to $135,000, plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match.
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance.
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Phone Bill Reimbursement.
• Company Swag.

Equal Opportunity

Cypress Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.