Manager, Project Finance

BluEarth Renewables • Calgary, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading all aspects of project financings, from initial structuring through to post-closing activities. This includes managing construction loans, tax equity bridge loans, back leverage/term loans, and hybrid/holdco financings for projects in both Canada and the USA. The position also involves managing existing project financings in the operating portfolio, assisting with structuring financings for the development asset portfolio, and conducting corporate financial modeling. There is potential to support corporate development and commercial initiatives, including economic analysis, RFP responses, offtake agreement structuring, and managing partnerships and pricing. A key aspect of the role is building and maintaining relationships with third parties such as lenders, lawyers, independent engineers, and advisors. The role also requires upholding all of BluEarth’s Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs, as well as the company’s core values.

Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Management, Business, Finance, or Engineering but consideration will be given to those that possess tangible and proven experience and skills.
• Credentials such as CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA are required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in finance, corporate development, banking, or relevant field.
• Strong work ethic. Persistent, dedicated, motivated.
• Professional and respectful.
• Action-oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including ability to build and sustain relationships with external parties.
• Able to lead projects independently.
• Able to earn the trust of coworkers.
• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks.
• Able to commit to a flexible work schedule that often involves time outside of typical business hours.
• Ability to travel within Canada and the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Independent ownership of multiple project and corporate financings.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative ideas that add value to the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project financings from initial structuring through to post-closing activities for one or more ongoing project financings, including construction loans, tax equity bridge loans, back leverage/term loans, and hybrid/holdco financings (includes financings in both Canada and the USA).
• Management of project financings in the existing operating portfolio (refinancings, amendments, and other related deliverables).
• Assist with structuring financings for the development asset portfolio.
• Conduct corporate financial modelling to support company valuation workstreams.
• Potential to support corporate development and commercial initiatives for the operating and development portfolio (including economic analysis, RFP responses, offtake agreement structuring, managing partnerships and pricing, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with a number of key third parties, including lenders, lawyers, independent engineers, and advisors.
• Upholds all aspects of BluEarth’s Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs.
• Uphold the company’s core values.

What This Job Offers

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