Capital Markets Associate

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis and Modeling

  • Develop and maintain complex financial models, including project finance models, DCF analysis, and valuation assessments
  • Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to assess project risks and returns.
  • Perform financial due diligence on potential projects, including reviewing contracts, agreements, and project documentation.

• Funding Process Management

  • Coordinate with lenders, investors, and other financial stakeholders to satisfy Conditions Precent (CPs) in order to secure project funding in a timely, coordinated manner

• Documentation: Review and provide to lenders and investors comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, agreements, and progress reports

• Project Scheduling: Develop and maintain project financing schedules, ensuring timely completion of financing milestones

• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Origination of New Financing

  • Assist team in structuring and negotiating project financing agreements, including tax equity, construction debt, and term debt facilities

• Prepare financial analyses and presentations for internal investment committees and external capital partners

• Financial Analysis and Reporting

  • Cost Estimation: Review and support detailed cost estimates and budgets for project development phases.

  • Financial Tracking: Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints

• Collaboration and Communication

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, finance, and legal teams to ensure cohesive project development.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project status and developments.

Requirements

• Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

• Experience

  • 1-5 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field. Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in financial modeling, analysis, and valuation of infrastructure or energy projects.

• Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel) and financial analysis tools.
  • Strong understanding of project finance concepts, including debt, equity, and tax equity structures.
  • Knowledge of renewable energy financing mechanisms, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and tax credits.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and critically.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive Salary $130,000 - $140,000

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by Nautilus
• 401(k) offered with employer match