Senior Associate, CIA

Cypress Creek Renewables•San Francisco, CA

1d•$150 - $170•Hybrid

About The Position

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Overview Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Associate to support the Investment Analytics group. This group supports project valuation, risk management, and investment decisions throughout the development lifecycle. This role will provide an opportunity to develop expertise in energy asset development & strategy, project finance, and power markets in an exciting, high-growth environment with a leading national independent power producer. This role also has the potential to provide rotational opportunities and direct transaction experience with the CCR Structured Finance and M&A teams. This role will be based out of either our New York City or San Francisco office.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in computer science, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
At least 4-6 years of experience in energy finance or project valuation (investment banking, project finance, or corporate M&A experience is a plus)
Demonstrated experience designing and developing financial models with a focus on meeting the analytical needs of multiple teams (M&A, Structured Finance, Investment Analytics, etc.)
Deep knowledge of energy markets and a variety of energy technologies, with a focus on solar, storage, and natural gas
Thorough understanding of discounted cash flow valuation concepts and debt/tax equity financing structures
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial analysis to non-financial stakeholders
Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills, and demonstrated skill working with unstructured datasets
Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment
Organized, diligent, and able to manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
investment banking, project finance, or corporate M&A experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the team's efforts in project valuation.
Solar, storage, and natural gas/firm generation asset valuation and project finance modeling, including expected project value and forecasted capital sources including project debt and tax equity
Design and development of a financial model to be used by all groups within the CIO vertical (M&A, Structured Finance, Investment analytics, etc.) for the purposes of project valuation modeling to be used for investment decisions
Support of development strategy and market entry, including identification of project sensitivities and key drivers of project value
Transaction support for project financings and asset acquisitions & sales
Development of investment recommendation memos evaluating project risk & return profiles
Portfolio valuation and development pipeline analysis
Ownership of underwriting assumptions including consolidation of information from internal experts, consensus building, and communication to executive team
Support growth and efficiency within the Investment Analytics team by supervising work done by junior team members and improving processes for higher throughput of deliverables
Collaboration with other teams, including engineering, development, and fleet, to develop a valuation thesis for all key markets