Capital Markets Associate

Job Description

Nautilus Solar Energy’s (“NSE”) Capital Markets Associate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing on third-party capital financings to support the development of Nautilus’ expanding solar portfolio. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong financial background. The position is a fully remote opportunity with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of third-party capital in the form of construction debt, term debt, tax equity financing, and/or other specialty financial products.
• Assess economic feasibility of project acquisitions and M&A opportunities through financial modeling.
• Design and institute standardized valuation and modeling procedures, coordinating with Structuring and other groups in the organization to ensure visibility and end-to-end control and compatibility of models.
• Work with various functional groups to ensure accurate and updated corporate assumptions and inputs into financial models.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with Investors through presentations, diligence requests, etc.
• Support negotiations with capital investors and fostering relationships with investment banks and tax equity investors.
• Run the due diligence process for potential investments and financing transactions.
• Coordinate with the Legal and Structuring departments to ensure accuracy and professionalism within project data rooms and other materials presented externally.
• Support development, construction, and asset management teams with the financial and risk analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly board and investor presentations.
• Ensure the correct financing assumptions are included in the project models.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience (clean tech, energy, or related sectors); previous solar experience desirable
• 2-5 years of relevant Investment Banking experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Math/Econ/Finance/Engineering or related preferred)
• Robust financial modeling skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to interface with different levels and functions of the organization as well as with external parties such as banks, lawyers, customers, and contractors
• Proficient in MS Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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