Capital Markets Manager

Nautilus Solar Energy • Chicago, IL

16h • Remote

About The Position

Nautilus Solar is seeking a talented, highly motivated Manager to join its Capital Markets team, which leads capital origination and financing execution across the company’s portfolio, including construction and term debt and tax equity. The Manager will lead funding workstreams and help mentor Associates. The role offers the opportunity to deepen experience in renewable energy transactions, financial modeling, and capital provider management in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The Manager will work directly with tax equity investors, lenders, third-party consultants, and teams across Nautilus, including Construction, Acquisitions & Delivery, FP&A, and company leadership. This is a fully remote position with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Experience in project finance for infrastructure or energy projects, ideally involving the Solar Investment Tax Credit.
• Proficiency in financial modeling software such as Excel and in financial analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of project finance concepts, including debt, equity, and tax equity structures.
• Knowledge of renewable energy financing mechanisms, such as power purchase agreements and tax credits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and critically.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage complex processes efficiently.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or relevant professional certification, such as CFA or CPA.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of capital funding activities, from initial strategy through closing and post-close compliance.
• Lead due diligence and closing processes, organizing and presenting project data to financing partners and tracking conditions precedent through closing.
• Develop and manage funding timelines, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners to support timely execution.
• Coordinate legal, tax, accounting, and development teams to support financing milestones.
• Assist with structuring and negotiating project financing agreements, including tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for tax equity investors, lenders, outside counsel, and other financing counterparties on project funding activities; resolve open items and escalate issues that could affect funding timelines.
• Identify funding risks early and develop mitigation plans, including coordinating waivers, consents, amendments, or alternative solutions when contractual conditions cannot be met as originally planned.
• Build and maintain financial models, including project finance models, discounted cash flow analysis, and valuation assessments.
• Develop financial models and marketing materials for debt and tax equity origination, evaluate structures and term sheets, and support term negotiations.
• Work with engineering, finance, and legal teams to support cohesive project development.
• Provide internal and external stakeholders with regular updates on project status and developments.
• Help mentor the team’s Associates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $155,000–$165,000 per year.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Health, vision, dental, basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits fully covered by Nautilus.
• 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

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