Strategic Financial Analyst/Associate
Location: Houston, Texas
Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
Our client is a mission-driven energy company backed by a major global infrastructure investment fund. We are developing some of the most ambitious low-carbon, baseload power, and industrial decarbonization projects in the world-with a strong emphasis on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).
Currently advancing the world's largest natural gas combined cycle power plant with carbon capture, they are strategically positioned to scale multiple $2 billion+ projects over the next 3-5 years.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst to join our fast-growing team in Houston. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role offering unmatched exposure to major infrastructure deals and direct collaboration with industry-leading executives.
You'll be a key contributor in developing and executing multi-billion-dollar project finance strategies, including structuring debt, preparing for equity raises, and interacting with institutional investors. This is an ideal role for someone with strong modeling skills and a background in project finance, investment banking, or corporate development.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain complex financial models for large-scale energy and CCUS projects.
- Support the structuring of over $1 billion in project-level debt financing.
- Analyze investment opportunities and support capital raise efforts.
- Work closely with senior leadership to drive strategic financial planning and decision-making.
- Interface regularly with institutional investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
- Participate in due diligence, deal execution, and investment committee presentations.
- Contribute to internal corporate development and long-term value creation initiatives.
Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or corporate development.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills are essential.
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industries strongly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What Sets This Role Apart
- Unparalleled Project Finance Experience: Work on the largest carbon capture project in the world with top-tier project finance banks.
- Direct Access to Leadership: Collaborate closely with a world-class executive team with backgrounds at J.P. Morgan, NY Green Bank, and major energy players.
- Exposure to Institutional Capital: Engage daily with investment professionals from a leading global infrastructure fund.
- Fast-Tracked Career Growth: Opportunity to evolve into a VP of Finance role as the company scales toward IPO or acquisition.
- Stability & Scale: Be part of a platform with access to unlimited capital and long-term contracted revenues.