Senior Analyst, Project Finance (Renewable Energy)

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Project Valuation & Analysis team and help accelerate the shift to clean energy. This role plays a key part in supporting the valuation, structuring, and execution of project transactions, including project sales, joint ventures, construction financing, back-leverage, and tax equity financing for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The Senior Analyst will work closely with internal teams at every stage of development to help bring projects successfully across the finish line.

The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting project valuation, due diligence, and the execution of project transactions and investment decisions for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This individual will also help develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of banks and investors in the renewable energy sector, while staying informed on industry trends, activities, and market dynamics.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in renewable energy finance and demonstrate a clear passion for project finance modeling. The candidate should have extensive experience using Excel and a solid understanding of financial concepts such as the time value of money, internal rate of return, and discounted cash flow analysis. Experience in modeling construction and term debt financing, as well as partnership structures utilizing ITC/PTC tax credits, is required.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey financial model assumptions and conclusions to support financing decisions and internal management review.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects, incorporating key project documents, market assumptions, financing structures, and incentives.
• Conduct detailed project valuations, scenario analyses, and sensitivities to support investment decisions and financing transactions.
• Support capital raising efforts, including construction debt, back leverage, and tax equity, by preparing financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations.
• Assist in structuring project finance transactions, analyzing the impacts of various financial products such as ITC/PTC benefits, grants, depreciation incentives, lease financing, and tax equity partnerships.
• Participate in commercial negotiations by analyzing financial implications of term sheets, contracts, and transaction documents.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics affecting project economics and financing strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to update financial models based on evolving project assumptions and development milestones.
• Support post-financing activities, including refinancing, sponsor equity sell down and financial compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise financial analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and investment committees.