Investment Associate

Description

• Own and maintain financial model for investment opportunities and project financings, ensuring consistency and accuracy of results reflecting financial performance, including debt service and projected returns
• Assist with the due diligence process and third-party consultant reports preparation during financings
• Work with existing financing parties to ensure accurate tracking of the projects’ financial performance.
• Implement improvements to the financial model on an ongoing basis in line with changing capital markets.
• Support deal execution and take an active role in monitoring of portfolio of development and operating assets.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decisions and new market opportunities
• Prepare presentations and investment memoranda for the Investment Committee.

Requirements

• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.
• Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
• Problem-Solving: Adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Understanding of project finance debt and tax equity structures a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, economics, finance, or a related field required.
• HSA/FSA for participating employees
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of prior work experience in project finance, investment banking or buy-side role, within the financial services or the energy industry.
• Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.
• Adaptability: Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, TEAMS, and advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong analytics and financial modeling skills including DCF analysis and direct experience with project finance modeling.
• Location & Availability: Portland, OR preferred, willing to consider other locations. Flexibility is required for occasional coordination outside of standard business hours in urgent situations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children
• Continuing education and professional development
• GridStor offers an attractive Total Rewards package, including:
• Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan
• Cellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance