Associate, Project Finance

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Nexamp
Develops, builds and operates distributed solar and energy storage solutions for consumers, businesses and communities.
Support & lead finance modeling & financing for renewable energy projects.
17 days ago ago
$105,000 - $125,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
650 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Project Development
Energy Storage
Sustainability
Energy Consulting
Engineering
Design
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Energy Storage
Distributed Solar
Clean Energy
Renewable Energy
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
financial modeling
risk management
financing structures
incentive analysis
investor relations
model mentoring

Nexamp is looking to hire an Associate, Project Finance. Reporting to the Director, Project Finance, you will be responsible for executing Nexamp’s strategy of growing a portfolio of renewable energy projects across all verticals and performing risk management for Nexamp’s growing portfolio. Working closely with our Development and Channel Acquisition teams, you will be responsible for developing new market models and collaborating with Capital Markets to incubate a proactive growth strategy. You will also partner with Legal, Treasury, and various teams for arranging third-party financing of Nexamp’s portfolio projects. You will play an essential role in the Nexamp project value chain and financing capabilities.

  • Support the Project Finance team’s financial modeling initiatives to manage project-level and portfolio risk by ensuring that financial hurdle rates are met.
  • Work cross-functionally with Nexamp’s EPC, Community Solar, and Development teams to optimize financing solutions.
  • Lead the investment thesis creation and value proposition for ad hoc projects and investments.
  • Working closely with Project Finance and Capital Markets management to support and collaborate on arranging, negotiating, and executing various types of financing structures for portfolios of projects across the asset life cycle.
  • Develop value propositions by understanding financial incentive programs in key target markets.
  • Represent the Company with the highest level of professionalism to investors, partners, and vendors.
  • Mentor a group of analysts to create, generate, and enhance dynamic/complex project and company-level financial models for the entire life cycle of renewable energy projects (including layering in complex ownership/partnership structures) based on experience level.
  • Partner with key business unit leaders to help inform tactical and strategic planning via a detailed understanding of all key parts of the development business.
What you bring
bachelor’s
finance
3+ years
project finance
relationship building
analytical

We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, and New York City, NY, where you will be hybrid.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related field.
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
  • 3+ years of experience in solar project finance/capital markets or related financial roles.
  • Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
  • Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
Benefits

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!\

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $105,000 - $125,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1 GW solar
Community Solar Capacity
The company operates or is constructing over 1 gigawatt of solar and storage projects across the nation.
$520M capital raise
Funding secured
Secured $520 million to accelerate its national project pipeline and partnerships.
80,000 customers
Households served
Serves approximately 80,000 customers across more than 20 markets, providing access to affordable solar energy.
#1 solar company
Industry recognition
Recognized as the top community solar company in the U.S. by Solar Power World in 2023 for installing over 1 GW of capacity.
  • Began with a mission to deliver community solar to everyone.
  • Develops and owns community solar farms, blending clean-energy infrastructure with customer savings and local development.
  • Projects range from small-scale solar farms to utility-scale arrays, offering discounts up to 20% without credit checks or long-term contracts.
  • Vertically integrated model manages development, financing, construction, and customer management in-house.
  • Opened a second headquarters in Chicago in 2024 and plans significant investment in Illinois solar projects.
Culture + Values
  • One party for financing, construction, and customer management.
  • We treat each project like our own, minimizing your risk and exposure.
  • Established partnerships with multiple developers across the United States.
  • A standardized and streamlined project evaluation methodology which allows for rapid and transparent project acquisitions.
  • We develop and purchase clean energy assets at any stage in a project's lifecycle.
  • Help build the future of energy that is clean, simple, and accessible.
  • We expect that all of our suppliers abide by: Employment is voluntary; Child labor is never used; Working conditions are safe; Harsh or inhumane treatment ... is not tolerated; Local laws are followed and enforced; Sound, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes are followed.
Environment + Sustainability
2022
Carbon Neutral Goal
Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across operations by a specific year.
2030
Supply Chain Neutral
Aiming to make the entire supply chain carbon neutral by a specific year.
49 Farms
Wildlife Habitats
Certifying a significant number of sites as wildlife habitats.
5 GWh
Energy Storage
Developing or constructing a substantial amount of energy storage capacity.
  • Native pollinator vegetation on select sites
  • Sheep grazing to progressively improve the land and lower emissions impact
  • Onshoring supply chain to reduce scope‑3 emissions and leverage IRA domestic content adder
Inclusion & Diversity
  • We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work.
  • Committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination.
  • Encourage ideas and decisions from all people.
  • Equal opportunity employer—no discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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