Capital Markets Director

Engie • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory (“AIFA”) team is a fast-paced group that is closely involved in major transactions and strategic initiatives undertaken by ENGIE. AIFA valuation methodologies are applicable to ENGIE’s worldwide investments and are key to optimizing the allocation of capital across the Group. AIFA competencies in financial structuring and transaction execution are essential to secure the most competitive funding at projects level. As a leader within the AIFA North America team, you will report to Head of AIFA North America and you are responsible for the valuation and risk analysis of new projects (including oversight of financial models), the structuring and execution of M&A and project financing transactions, and leading a talented team of financial professionals. Originate, structure, and execute project finance transactions enabling the development, construction, and operations of DG solar battery storage in the U.S. This will include loan facilities, tax equity partnerships, tax credit transfer transactions, construction loans, term loans, and LoCs. Coordinate response to due diligence on individual or portfolio financings, working closely with the development, engineering, and legal teams to respond to investor inquiries in a timely manner. Perform valuation and financial analysis for investments/divestments in compliance with AIFA methodologies and advise executive level committees on the economics, financial viability and risk/reward of the proposal. Oversee or assist in providing the valuation parameters, financials, and financial risk analysis as required in the investment approval process. Actively support the commercial process by providing timely insights and advice on the economics and financials of commercial opportunities. Lead the financial structuring on new business development projects and recommend best financing strategy, based on extensive experience of the current banking market, capital markets, Tax equity and other sources of funds. Structure, negotiate and execute project financing, Tax Equity and equity sell-down transactions, in accordance with best practices of AIFA Actively build and manage the interactions with multiple external parties on a transaction such as lenders, financial partners, financial advisors, tax and accounting advisors, technical consultants, lawyers and internal stakeholders to bring transactions to conclusion in challenging environments. Assist the project development team and assist in the negotiation of non-financing related major project agreements (Including but not limited to equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements), ensuring the bankability of the project as a whole, on a non or limited recourse basis. Manage a team of financial advisors and analysts, in particular being responsible for the overall workload management, proper resource allocation, training, development and support of all members of the team, setting of annual objectives and performance review of direct reports and recruitment of new staff in the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in which you completed courses in Finance, Economics, Engineering or other related disciplines
• You have obtained, or are working towards, a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or an equivalent)
• Minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant experience conducting energy industry M&A and project finance transactions at an investment bank, private equity fund or strategic energy company.
• Broad power industry expertise, including working in retail, energy services, renewables, storage and / or generation markets.
• Experience leading tax equity, project financing, and M&A transactions in the Distributed Solar and Storage (DSS) energy sector.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of project finance and M&A processes, experience in negotiating transaction documentation, and exposure to structuring and closing transactions.
• Proven track record in financing Community Solar, C&I Solar, and BESS projects in the U.S. market.
• Established a network of investors, lenders, and financial partners in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with valuation and analysis of complex investment structures specifically related to centralized or distributed renewables generation and storage projects
• Strong understanding of US electricity markets, underlying fundamental drivers and merchant risks faced by renewables and storage projects
• Thorough understanding of accounting topics and tax structures
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling.
• Ability to think strategically and to synthetize complex information
• Strong leadership qualities, people management skills and ability to coach, support and motivate team members
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to structure complex transactions.
• Presence and interpersonal credibility to manage key financial stakeholders, banks, financial institutions, advisors, internal stakeholders, and partners

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and execute project finance transactions enabling the development, construction, and operations of DG solar battery storage in the U.S.
• Coordinate response to due diligence on individual or portfolio financings, working closely with the development, engineering, and legal teams to respond to investor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Perform valuation and financial analysis for investments/divestments in compliance with AIFA methodologies and advise executive level committees on the economics, financial viability and risk/reward of the proposal.
• Oversee or assist in providing the valuation parameters, financials, and financial risk analysis as required in the investment approval process.
• Actively support the commercial process by providing timely insights and advice on the economics and financials of commercial opportunities.
• Lead the financial structuring on new business development projects and recommend best financing strategy, based on extensive experience of the current banking market, capital markets, Tax equity and other sources of funds.
• Structure, negotiate and execute project financing, Tax Equity and equity sell-down transactions, in accordance with best practices of AIFA
• Actively build and manage the interactions with multiple external parties on a transaction such as lenders, financial partners, financial advisors, tax and accounting advisors, technical consultants, lawyers and internal stakeholders to bring transactions to conclusion in challenging environments.
• Assist the project development team and assist in the negotiation of non-financing related major project agreements (Including but not limited to equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements), ensuring the bankability of the project as a whole, on a non or limited recourse basis.
• Manage a team of financial advisors and analysts, in particular being responsible for the overall workload management, proper resource allocation, training, development and support of all members of the team, setting of annual objectives and performance review of direct reports and recruitment of new staff in the team.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• ESPP
• generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior