Project Finance Analyst

Adapture Renewables•Oakland, CA

60d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Project Finance team is looking for a talented Project Finance Analyst to help support the efforts of our fast-growing company. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate– the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO® brand through generations. Overview This position will support Adapture Renewables’s project financing efforts and assist in the creation and management of financial models for project finance and M&A transactions. This role is located in Oakland, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; Master’s degree (MBA or similar) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
1+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, investment banking, commercial banking, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to work with complex financial models in Excel.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possesses self-starter qualities with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team and prioritize a number of concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with renewables sector and regulatory environment preferred

Responsibilities

Support capital raising efforts, including construction debt, back leverage, and tax equity, by preparing financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations.
Support the development of valuation models to analyze the economic merits and risks associated with new project acquisitions and greenfield opportunities.
Collaborate with Adapture Renewables’ engineers, developers, and accounting professionals to develop appropriate assumptions for project models.
Support internal reporting obligations.
Assist in due diligence processes for project finance and M&A transactions.
Create and maintain investment memos, investor presentations, and project summaries.
Develop and maintain project finance related intelligence (tax equity terms, property and sales tax information, local subsidies, RECs, etc.).
Support the Asset Management and Accounting team with ongoing operating reports and draw requests.