Senior Analyst, Structured Finance

lightsource bp•Brisbane, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lightsource bp is on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewable energy, building on a decade of success developing large-scale solar and energy energy storage projects. As global electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI infrastructure, data centers, and electrification—we are investing and innovating to deliver the clean, reliable energy solutions needed to power the future. Fully acquired by bp in 2024, Lightsource bp combines the agility of a fast-growing renewable developer with the backing and scale of one of the world’s leading energy companies. We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Structured Finance to support tax equity, debt financing, and strategic transactions across our expanding U.S. portfolio. In this role, you will work directly on project financings from capital raising through commercial operation, while contributing financial analysis that supports power offtake origination, investment decisions, and M&A opportunities. This is a highly analytical role offering hands-on exposure to complex renewable energy transactions and capital markets.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in project finance, structured finance, investment banking, consulting, or renewable energy development
Strong Excel-based financial modeling skills (modeling test included in interview process)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or another quantitative field
Understanding of tax equity or renewable project finance structures preferred
Strong analytical thinking, organization, and communication skills
Interest in renewable energy and the energy transition

Responsibilities

Own and maintain project finance financial models for tax equity and debt financing processes
Support capital raising activities from initial marketing through financial close
Prepare marketing materials for tax equity investors and lenders
Manage transaction data rooms and due diligence processes across internal teams and external advisors
Validate project inputs in financial models related to revenue, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
Support term sheet negotiations through financial modeling and scenario analysis
Assist in preparing investment committee materials for key project milestones
Provide financial analysis supporting PPA execution, procurement strategy, design optimization, and EPC negotiations
Track industry trends, market transactions, and competitive activity