CIB Structured Finance Associate, Tax Equity

Santander

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Specialist - Structured Finance - IC5 in the Tax Equity Financing business will be a member of deal teams leading the origination, execution and day-to-day and distribution/syndication of tax equity and tax credit financing transactions that meet Santander’s profitability and risk targets and support the firm’s strategic objectives. This role involves preparing marketing materials and proposals, calling on clients, making presentations, structuring transactions, research, analysis of existing or potential transactions and/or industries, negotiating mandates, reviewing legal documents and negotiating transactions with clients, analyzing various risks and preparing credit applications, and the development of cash flow models. The role also participates in transaction due diligence, researches and analyzes industries and market data, and participates in strategic planning and business management for the tax equity business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or Economics or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of relevant professional work experience
• Between 1-3+ years of experience in commercial banking or finance industry with strong credit analysis experience
• Significant experience in the analysis and structuring of highly complex transactions, including project-oriented energy financings
• Must have exposure to analyzing and negotiating transaction documents
• Must have detailed direct experience of modelling and execution tax equity financing transactions in respect of both Investment and Production tax credits
• Ability to influence and drive complex initiatives and manage logistics with internal stakeholders
• Strong credit and risk analysis skills
• Ability to travel as required
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to efficiently work on several priorities at a time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft office products - Word, Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Exposure in thermal energy, oil and gas, midstream, renewable or infrastructure debt or equity transactions is preferred but not required depending on credit analysis or prior project finance experience
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Origination, execution and day-to-day and distribution/syndication of tax equity and tax credit financing transactions
• Preparation of marketing materials and proposals
• Calling on clients and making presentations
• Structuring transactions
• Research and analysis of existing or potential transactions and/or industries
• Negotiating mandates
• Reviewing legal documents and negotiating transactions with clients
• Analyzing various risks and preparing credit applications
• Development of cash flow models
• Participates in transaction due diligence
• Researching and analyzing industries and market data
• Participating in strategic planning and business management for the tax equity business

Benefits

• A fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.
• Benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future.

What This Job Offers

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