Structured Finance Associate

RWE Gruppe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

FSA

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Structured Finance Associate in Illinois. You will build and update financial models for tax equity and other financings, coordinate diligence with external consultants, and prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business/finance and at least 1 year of experience with complex financial models, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and knowledge of renewable energy project economics.

Qualifications

• Bachelore2e2e2e2s degree in business, finance, or other analytical/quantitative field required.
• Minimum 1 year experience building, maintaining or utilizing complex financial models, ideally for energy or renewable energy projects.
• Minimum 1 year experience in fast-paced finance environment with increasing responsibility.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills with advanced Excel formulas.
• Knowledgeable of renewable energy project economics and related incentive systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of finance concepts.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Financial modeling 23 responsible for updating financial models for tax equity transactions and other financing arrangements with inputs from various teams.
• Diligence 23 manage investor diligence with collaboration from internal teams and external consultants.
• Prepare internal and external presentation materials for stakeholders.
• Provide finance support to other teams related to Structured Finance modeling and assumptions; perform quality control reviews.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelore2e2e23s degree in business/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt

The RWE US Structured Finance team is responsible for negotiating and executing tax equity financing agreements and tax credit transfer transactions. The team works with investors, tax credit buyers, legal counsel, consultants, and internal stakeholders to efficiently execute financing transactions and support RWE’s strategic objectives.

A Structured Finance Associate is a core member of team and works on all aspects of a transaction including building financial models and financial analysis, working with external consultants to manage third-party deliverables, and working across RWE to manage information flow and diligence processes.

The ideal candidate has experience building financial models or experience in complex quantitative environments, a problem-solving mindset to efficiently manage multiple priorities, interest in the renewable energy industry, a team-first attitude, and excellent communication skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Financial modeling – responsible for updating financial models for tax equity transactions and other financing arrangements with support from more senior members of the team. This includes working with various RWE business teams to obtain various model inputs and assumptions
• Diligence – manage investor diligence process by working collaboratively with RWE business teams and external consultants with support from more senior members of the team
• Prepare internal and external presentation materials – assist in the preparation of various types of materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide finance support to other teams – provide support to other teams related to Structured Finance modeling and assumptions. This includes quality control reviews and other ad-hoc support

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or other analytical/quantitative fieldrequired
• Minimum 1 year experience in building, maintaining or utilizing complex financial models, ideally for energy or renewable energy projects
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a fast paced and challenging finance environment with increasing levels of responsibility
• Excellent Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel formulas
• Knowledgeable of renewable energy project economics and related incentive systems
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to apply creative thinking to solve complex, interrelated problems
• Strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business and finance concepts
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, works well in a team environment, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $80,000 - $108,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.