Director, Project Finance, M&A, Capital Markets

Overview

Lead financing, modeling, investor relations, and deal closure for utility-scale solar & storage.

Key Responsibilities

• financial modeling
• deal closing
• underwriting updates
• marketing materials
• loan structuring
• sensitivity analysis

Tasks

The Director of Project Finance position is responsible for managing the analysis of various financing options for our utility-scale PV+S projects under development as well as new development opportunities. This position will support all aspects of transaction execution, from acquisition to divestiture. -Review project documentation and third-party reports, including PPAs, financing term sheets and agreements, IE reports, etc., and accurately integrate assumptions into financial models -Manage closing process, including coordinating reviews and approvals across multi-functional teams, to bring the transaction to financial close under tight timeframes -Contribute to updates to underwriting standards to ensure proper market and internal assumptions are accurately captured in the financial models -Create marketing materials for fundraising, including teasers, CIMs, and management of data rooms -Specifically synthesize and model terms of construction loans, tax equity bridge loans, and sponsor equity with back-leverage loans in various tax equity structures -Support project team to assess financeability issues related to PPAs, EPC and Procurement Agreements, and other major contracts or development topics -Create and maintain complex project finance models for internal and external parties to evaluate renewable energy projects during various stages of development, construction, and operation on an individual and portfolio basis -Identify potential project investors within the equity, banking and tax equity communities and develop strategies to execute our utility-scale solar and storage project pipeline in the US; propose, facilitate, and close project financings -Independently develop and run sensitivities in models and quantify resulting impact on sponsor IRRs, margins, and other key metrics

Requirements

• financial modeling
• project finance
• renewable energy
• 5-8 years
• communication
• cross-functional

What You Bring

-Strong communication skills with proven track record in building relationships and working in cross-functional collaborative teams -Minimum 5-8 years of project finance or investment banking experience in the renewable energy (or similar) industry -Experience creating marketing materials, including teasers, CIMs, and managing data rooms -Comfortable working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment -Strong financial modeling capabilities and structuring experience -Familiarity with project finance structures, including tax equity, construction financing, and back-leverage -Demonstrated ability to bring closure to complex and high value financings/transactions under tight timeframes; investment banking experience a plus -Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, including managing the financial, legal, and internal review and approval process to successfully close transactions

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Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits. Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. $195,356—$225,167 USD

About Avantus

-Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between innovation and practical solutions. -Specializes in providing services across complex energy, infrastructure, and technology projects. -Has a rich history of delivering impactful solutions for both public and private sector clients. -Works on high-profile projects in sectors like energy, utilities, and industrial development. -Combines cutting-edge technology with extensive industry knowledge to solve today's challenges. -Known for handling complex projects that require a deep understanding of technical and operational details. -Dedicated to optimizing infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and performance.

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