Senior Structured Finance Associate

RWE•Chicago, IL

1d•$90,000 - $129,000

About The Position

The Senior Structured Finance Associate is a core member of the team that evaluates, negotiates, and executes tax equity financing and tax credit transfer transactions for renewable energy projects. The Structured Finance team works closely with investors, tax credit buyers, third-party consultants, and internal business teams to efficiently execute financing transactions and support RWE's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has experience building financial models in the renewable energy sector, a problem-solving mindset to efficiently manage multiple priorities, and an ability to keep the "big picture" of RWE's best interests in mind.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or other analytical/quantitative field required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role with emphasis on building complex financial models. Exact experience requirement depends on whether candidate has direct experience with tax equity financing
Knowlegeable of renewable energy project economics and related incentive systems
Modeling tax equity partnership flip structures, similar project finance modeling, or in a role with similar quantitative analytical requirements
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to apply creative thinking to solve complex, interrelated problems
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business and finance concepts
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, works well in a team environment, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Responsibilities

Financial modeling – takes a lead role in building and updating financial models for tax equity transactions and other financing arrangements. This includes working with various RWE business teams to obtain obtain various model inputs and assumptions
Diligence – take a lead role in managing investor diligence and working with external consultants as a key part of transaction execution. This includes working collaboratively across RWE business teams
Prepare internal and external presentation materials – assist in the preparation of various types of materials for internal and external stakeholders
Provide finance support to other teams – provide support to other teams related to transaction modeling and assumptions. This includes quality control reviews and other ad-hoc support
Coaching and development of junior team members on the Structured Finance team