Analyst, Project Finance - Solect Energy

Pattern Energy Group•Hopkinton, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Solect Energy is a provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, municipalities, and nonprofits in the Northeast. The Analyst, Project Finance will maintain financial models, conduct financial analyses and due diligence, develop and evaluate project economics, and prepare financial and operational reports. The role supports financing execution, evaluation of project development and investment opportunities, and financial reporting to stakeholders, including senior management. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement and requires working in the Hopkinton office at least three days per week.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, structured finance, investment banking, or infrastructure investing.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Excel skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in an environment requiring substantial personal interaction.
Strong self-starter qualities and the ability to work with little supervision.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
Comfort learning and using new technologies, software platforms, and analytical tools.
Must be able to work in the Hopkinton office at least three days per week.
Must be fully authorized to work in the U.S.; Solect will not provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain financial models for commercial and industrial distributed-generation solar and battery energy storage system projects.
Work with origination, sales, strategy, and project development teams to price projects and ensure financial models accurately reflect assumptions, risks, project economics, and Solect’s strategy.
Research, collect, and evaluate information needed to run financial models accurately.
Stay current on federal, state, and utility incentive programs, including investment tax credits, renewable energy certificates, and other distributed energy incentives and compensation mechanisms.
Support the Strategy and Market Development team in identifying and exploring new markets and technologies by researching incentives, revenue opportunities, and costs; developing financial and operational models; and presenting findings.
Organize and perform high-quality work using disciplined quality assurance and quality control.
Assist with project finance execution activities, including data room management, financing deliverables, compliance requirements, and coordination with attorneys, investors, lenders, advisors, and other external stakeholders.