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Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
As an Associate, Finance and Capital Markets, you will support and manage all aspects of project finance transactions involving renewable energy projects, natural gas fired, and battery storage technologies. Key responsibilities include creating and managing complex financial models, managing the due diligence process, and coordination with external financing parties to support closing and funding of the transactions. You will work closely with other teams within Invenergy, including Renewable Development, Origination, Legal, Tax, and Asset Management, as well as external stakeholders. This position is located at our headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
Responsibilities
Support and manage project finance transactions, including construction debt, term debt, working capital, tax equity investments, and cash equity investments.
Manage project and portfolio-level financings for operating projects, including lender relationships and reporting activities.
Assist in due diligence and analysis of tax equity partnership restructurings, project debt refinancings, equity buyouts, and asset divestitures.
Develop and manage project and corporate financial models to analyze project and partnership level performance of operating wind, solar, thermal and storage projects. Synthesize and communicate project economic summaries to senior management.
Support project finance activities during construction, term conversion, equity funding and operations.
Maintain relationships with lenders and equity partners.
Support execution of funding obligations in development loans, joint venture agreements, borrowings and disbursements.
Create business development models and support development team in analyzing new opportunities.
Collaborate with project engineers, developers, asset managers, originators, and tax and accounting professionals to develop and refine appropriate assumptions for project models.
Manage due diligence and closing process for financing transactions including coordination with internal teams and external financial partners.
Interpret and review terms in shareholder and partnership agreements, operating agreements, financing agreements, and power purchase agreements to identify issues that may impact project level and corporate financing.
Support corporate finance activities, including cash management and compliance with corporate loan facilities.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in finance, banking, consulting, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to develop complex financing models in Excel.
Familiarity in reading and interpreting commercial contracts and agreements.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possesses self-starter qualities with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Skills:
Experience with project or corporate finance debt or equity transactions in power generation or energy/utilities sector.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possesses self-starter qualities with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize a number of concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Base Pay
$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD Annual
20-30% Bonus
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Invenergy Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Situated at Wacker and Madison in the west loop we are located near numerous bars and restaurants and are within easy access to CTA and Metra transportation hubs.
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