Analyst (m/w/d) Portfolio Finance

Job Description

Clearway's Portfolio Finance team is a key contributor on both the development and operating sides of the business, covering both transactions during the construction and operations phases. The Portfolio Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the investor funding process for Clearway's utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects. In addition, the Portfolio Finance Analyst will be highly involved in certain asset optimization transactions, including, but not limited to, refinancings, acquisitions of investor interests, "as is" valuations, and other forms of restructurings.

This position is located in San Diego (Del Mar), CA.

• Analyst ($80,000 - $110,000) (<4 years' experience)

If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting (i) the funding process with tax equity investors, cash equity investors, and lenders for Clearway's wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects under construction, and (ii) the identification and execution of valuation maximization opportunities for Clearway's fleet of operating assets, which includes refinancing, tax/cash equity buyouts, repowering analysis, term loan facilities, and other ad-hoc restructurings.
• Supporting the transaction lead on the internal deal funding checklist and a subset of certain "conditions precedent" for funding; responsibilities may include (i) implementing bringdown assumption updates to funding models, (ii) coordinating deliverables associated with the engineer, transmission consultant, insurance consultant, and other 3rd party advisors, and (iii) other documentation-related funding conditions.
• Updating tax equity tracking models, consistent with the requirements of the tax equity partnership agreements, regularly, to track tax equity investor return on investment, flip dates, and other financial outcomes.
• Lead the cash distribution waterfall process for a subset of operating projects and calculation of ongoing "Pay-Go" invoicing.
• Establishing and sustaining productive, efficient relationships across Clearway's major departments and functions, including Capital Markets, Construction, Development, Asset Management, Energy Management, Legal, Accounting, and Tax, to ensure timely transaction closings and resolution of challenges.
• Collaborating frequently with lenders, tax equity investors, cash equity investors, consultants, and lawyers as part of Clearway's construction period funding and operating period transactions.
• Summarizing project transaction status, risks/mitigants, and associated economic outcomes for senior management.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in project finance, portfolio finance, or M&A in the energy sector.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and understanding of key financial concepts such as discounted cash flow analysis, time value of money, internal rate of return, and net present value.
• Experience building, auditing, and/or updating complex project finance models, with the ability to quickly generate summary economics, is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable. This means showing up, being present, and being eager to dive into the workday. If you ever feel like you've completed all your tasks and have time to spare, you're eager to speak up and ask what else you can do.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of projects and assignments.
• Understanding of financial, tax, accounting, and investment concepts.

What Would Be Nice

• Tax equity experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with reading and interpreting investor financing agreements and project contracts is highly preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$80,000 - $118,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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