Project Finance & Development Analyst (Hybrid)

Valta Energy•Ontario, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Valta Energy LLC, is a full-suite solar developer and independent power producer that finances, acquires, develops, owns, and operates distributed generation solar energy projects. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dana Point, CA. Valta has developed over 100MW of solar + storage assets across the US, with a focus in the Northeast US and California. Valta Energy seeks a Project Finance & Development Analyst to advance our strategy for funding renewable energy projects nationwide. Working for a leader in solar energy finance and development, this role will provide valuable experience in the growing distributed solar generation industry. As a member of the Project Finance & Development Analytics team, the Analyst will help structure, negotiate, execute, and manage project and corporate-level financings, including structured debt and tax equity transactions. Additionally, they will support and drive critical investment decision-making by senior leadership throughout the development life cycle. Through their responsibilities on the team, the Analyst will learn to work collaboratively with investors and various groups in the company and develop expertise in areas such as project level financing, debt, tax equity, and strategic finance. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and an appetite and aptitude for complex financial structures.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in finance, economics or business administration
2 or more years of experience in a project finance/capital markets role at a major financial institution or renewable energy developer and/or participation in an investment banking analyst program
Extensive financial modelling experience with focus on Discounted Cash Flow valuation expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to manage multiple, detailed projects and to follow through and drive toward deadlines, both for yourself and within teams
Strong interpersonal skills with capacity to interact with all levels of the organization
Hunger to learn and grow with the company

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy or project-level financing
Structured financing transaction experience, including debt, tax equity, securitization, etc.
Effective presentation and reporting skills for communicating complex financial data
Fluency in finance and valuation concepts and interpretation of financial statements
Capacity to conduct thorough market research and analyze industry trends
Detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to work well in fast-paced work environment
Strong work ethic and ability to research, identify and solve problems independently
Proficient in using business integrated systems, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Create and analyze financial models for individual projects and portfolios of distributed generation solar systems
Support the structuring and execution of project finance and other capital markets transactions
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including risk assessments and financial forecasts
Coordinate with investors, lenders, consultants, and banks to manage transaction due diligence processes and support the structuring and closing of deals
Collaborate with colleagues across the company to ensure execution of capital raising initiatives, compliance with operational and reporting requirements of transactions, and support investment analysis and critical decision-making
Assist in preparing ad hoc analysis to support company planning efforts and senior level decision-making in a fast-paced environment