Job Title: Senior Project Finance Associate
Department: Project Finance / Corporate Development
Reports To: VP of Project Finance
I'm partnered with a Utility-Scale Independent Power Producer (IPP) specializing in the development, financing, and long-term ownership of large-scale solar and storage projects across the U.S. With 2 GW successfully developed and an active 14+ GW pipeline across MISO, PJM, ERCOT (Texas), and the Southeast, they are powering the clean energy transition with real momentum. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, they have a small, high-impact team that combines top-tier experience with entrepreneurial energy to bring meaningful projects to life.
Position Overview
I'm searching for a Senior Project Finance Associate with 2-3 years of experience to support the structuring and execution of project-level and corporate-level financing across our utility-scale solar and storage portfolio. This role is designed for someone ready to take on responsibility early, work directly with senior leadership, and grow quickly by taking on complex, high-value workstreams. In addition to project finance execution, the role also includes exposure to capital raises at the corporate and platform level.
What You'll Do
- Build and manage detailed project finance models to support debt, tax equity, and M&A transactions.
- Support the execution of project-level financings - including structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing of construction debt, term debt, and tax equity.
- Contribute to corporate capital raises, including equity and structured financing processes as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams (development, engineering, legal, real estate) to align financing strategy with project execution timelines.
- Assist in the preparation of investment materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage due diligence processes and data rooms for lenders, investors, and advisors.
- Monitor relevant market trends, policy shifts, and financial innovations across PJM, MISO, ERCOT, and Southeastern U.S. markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, structured finance, or a similar field. Renewable energy experience required
- Navigating Tax Equity models, required
- Strong financial modeling skills in Excel
The Team
You'll work alongside a lean but experienced team of professionals from Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and Renewable Energy Development backgrounds. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and supportive, with leadership committed to mentorship, professional growth, and pushing talent to take ownership from day one.
If you want to excel in your career, this is your chance.