Director, Project Finance and Capital Markets

Jupiter Power•Austin, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Jupiter Power is seeking a Director, Project Finance and Capital Markets to join its Finance team. The Director will lead the structuring and execution of project financing and capital markets activities supporting the development, construction, and growth of the company’s utility-scale battery energy storage portfolio. Working closely with Finance leadership, the Director will help develop and implement group- and project-level strategies, serve as a deputy to a Vice President in structuring and negotiating financings, and own day-to-day transaction execution. The role is based in either the Austin or Chicago office and is subject to the company’s return-to-office policy, which currently requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. The compensation package may include eligibility for bonus and equity programs, in addition to base pay. Jupiter Power also offers paid time off, retirement, health, insurance, and flexible spending benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in project finance, infrastructure investing, investment banking, private equity, or advisory.
Experience structuring and executing complex financing transactions, including debt, tax equity, and capital markets deals.
Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.
Infrastructure financing experience.
A proven track record of executing transactions from structuring through closing.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with financial institutions and investors.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.
Ability to operate strategically while driving execution in a fast-paced environment.
Experience managing teams and collaborating cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in energy storage or renewables.

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP of Project Finance and Capital Markets to structure and execute financings, owning day-to-day transaction management, diligence, and documentation while the VP leads strategy and principal negotiations.
Structure and execute non-recourse debt and tax equity financings across the utility-scale battery energy storage portfolio.
Structure and execute tax credit transfers, tax credit insurance policies, real estate financing, and other related agreements.
Support portfolio- and corporate-level capital markets activities, including warehouse facilities, holdco debt, revolvers, and other transactions.
Support the full transaction lifecycle, from lender and investor outreach through term sheet negotiation, diligence, documentation, and financial close.
Coordinate with development, engineering, legal, and tax teams to align financing activities with Project NTP and COD milestones.
Own day-to-day transaction execution; translate deal objectives into workplans, delegate tasks to junior team members, identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive delivery against closing timelines.
Review, validate, and approve financial models prepared by Associates, ensuring consistency with transaction terms and Jupiter’s internal investment thesis.
Lead scenario, sensitivity, and downside analyses and present clear recommendations to the management team.
Manage and mentor junior team members, support task prioritization, and foster professional development.
Advise teams across the company on bankability, financing terms, potential constraints, and risk allocations to support value optimization throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and review materials for internal investment committees, lender presentations, and senior management reporting.
Develop and maintain relationships with commercial banks, institutional lenders, tax-equity investors, tax-credit purchasers, infrastructure investors, rating agencies, and financial advisors.