Principal Analyst - Investment Manager

Aquatech International LLC

1d • Remote

About The Position

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com. We are seeking a high calibre project finance professional to join our Development (DevCo) team. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of project finance experience (investment banking, infrastructure funds, or infrastructure backed platforms) with a strong focus on BOO/BOT/P3 structures, financial modelling, capital structuring, and investor/lender engagement. This person will be the core analytical and structuring engine that transforms early-stage BOO opportunities into bankable, investment ready projects, working closely with the developer team, tax advisors, lenders, equity providers, and co investors. This is a remote position. Core Purpose of the Role Support the developer team in turning early-stage BOO opportunities into bankable projects by: • Building robust, audit ready project finance models • Structuring debt/equity mixes and optimizing tax, incentives, and financing mechanics • Producing decision quality analysis and materials for Internal Committee (IC), lenders, tax advisors, and co investors • Leading the financial workstream through due diligence, term sheet negotiations, and closing The role also includes light asset management support to track performance against modelled cases and inform refinancing, equity recycling, or sell down decisions.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Project finance (investment banking, infrastructure funds, or infrastructure backed development platforms), or 3–4 years in an infrastructure fund or infra backed platform with direct exposure to BOO/BOT/P3 structures, plus 2–4 years in project finance advisory/modelling.
• Proven track record of:
• Building large, complex, multi period project finance models from scratch
• Structuring senior debt, mezzanine, and equity for infrastructure/industrial projects
• Preparing IC decks, lender teasers, and investment memos
• Running financial due diligence and responding to lender/equity Q&A
• Strong understanding of:
• BOO/BOT/P3 contract mechanics and how they map to cash flow and covenant structures
• Debt covenants (DSCR, LLCR, PSR), reserves, sculpting, cash sweeps, and refinancing
• Basic tax and incentive mechanics (depreciation, interest deductibility, tax equity concepts)
• Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical/financial complexity into clear narratives for non-financial audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), with experience in financial modelling best practices (audit trails, scenario management, global standards).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of:
• Water infrastructure, desalination, ZLD, wastewater reuse
• Critical minerals, lithium, brine to chemicals, mining infrastructure
• Power/energy transition (PPAs, renewable projects, tax equity structures)
• Exposure to DFI/ECA financing (e.g., EXIM, CDC, EIB, JICA, KEXIM) and blended finance structures.
• Prior asset management or portfolio performance role for infrastructure assets.
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• CFA, CAIA, or similar certification (a plus, not required).

Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling (Project & Portfolio)
• Capital Structure & Debt/Equity Sizing
• Tax Optimization & Incentives (in Close Coordination with Advisors)
• Project Financing Workstream Support
• Pitch Materials, IC Decks & Investor Communications
• Portfolio & Performance Analytics (Asset Management Support)
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees