Senior Analyst, Structured Finance

Cypress Creek Renewables•San Francisco, CA

5h•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future. At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build. That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career. Cypress Creek Energy is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Analyst, Structured Finance, to support our solar and battery storage project financing activities. Senior Analysts play a critical role in our Structured Finance deal teams, with primary responsibilities centered on managing the financial analysis and structuring of late-stage development projects. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with our CIO and SVP, Structured Finance, and other members of Cypress Creek Energy's senior leadership team, providing direct exposure to strategic decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. In this role, you will gain deep exposure to project development, engineering, and EPC contracting workstreams and have the opportunity to understand what it takes to build successful, profitable solar and storage generation facilities. You will develop expertise across multiple facets of a growing industry while rapidly advancing your career. We are a lean team with a flat culture and org chart. Senior Analysts joining the CCE Structured Finance team have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain deep exposure to multiple facets of a growing industry, rapidly develop their career, and earn highly competitive pay.

Requirements

BA/BS degree (MBAs welcome)
At least three years of Excel-based financial modeling experience, preference for solar/storage/gas valuation experience
At least three years of finance experience in investment banking, private equity, principal investing, structured/project finance, corporate development, and/or corporate finance/FP&A
Knowledge of energy markets and a variety of energy technologies
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong desire to work in the energy industry
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and accountability
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment
Organized, diligent, and able to track/manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis
Formal credit and underwriting training a plus
Successful completion of an Excel-based modeling test will be required
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Responsibilities

Perform asset valuation for Solar, storage, and natural gas/firm generation projects, including expected project value and forecasted capital sources i
Support the maintenance of the financial models for Cypress Creek project financing transactions, including engaging with internal and external parties to identify proper model inputs and assumptions, incorporate new types of debt or tax equity structures, run sensitivity analyses to determine optimal project scenarios, etc.
Provide transaction and due diligence support for project financings and asset acquisitions & sales
Develop investment recommendation memos evaluating project risk & return profiles
Conduct valuation and investment analysis for the firm’s Financial Sponsors and Board of Directors
Collaborate with other Cypress Creek teams, including engineering, development, and O&M, to develop a valuation thesis for all key markets