Structured Finance Associate

RWE; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Structured Finance Associate to join the US team in Chicago. You will build and update financial models for tax equity transactions, coordinate with external consultants, and manage information flow across the business.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in financial modeling or quantitative roles, a strong problem‑solving mindset, and excellent Excel/PowerPoint skills, with interest in renewables and a team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or other analytical/quantitative field required.
• 1+ year experience building, maintaining or utilizing complex financial models, ideally for energy or renewable energy projects.
• 1+ year experience in a fast paced finance environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills with advanced Excel formulas.
• Knowledge of renewable energy project economics and related incentive systems.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset with communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial modeling – updating models for tax equity transactions and other financing arrangements with inputs from various business teams.
• Diligence – manage investor diligence with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare internal and external presentation materials for stakeholders.
• Provide finance support to Structured Finance modeling and related tasks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel mastery

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 field required
• 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 Americasis 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
• Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.

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.