Job Posting: Project Finance Associate
Company: SunVest Solar, LLC®
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Project Finance Associate to play a pivotal role in supporting the capital needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy finance.
About SunVest:
SunVest’s mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for a sustainable America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic West Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.
Position Overview:
SunVest’s Project Finance team is responsible for performing financial and economic analysis, as well as raising project financing to fund construction and operations of our operating portfolio. The team has raised over $400 million of capital in the last 2 years, forging relationships and an industry-leading reputation among the nation’s leading banks and private equity investors in the energy transition.
As the Project Finance Associate based in our Chicago HQ, you will work closely with other team members to prepare and deliver financial analysis of new projects and markets, coordinate tax equity financing and debt closings, and interface with various SunVest partners to optimize the financing structure and portfolio performance. Your expertise in modeling, financial acumen and strategic mindset will be pivotal to SunVest’s ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Modeling:
- Create and maintain complex financial models to evaluate project economics, cost of capital, cash flow projections, debt sizing and structuring, and other vital metrics.
Transactions:
- Work with lenders, investment bankers, legal counsel and other advisors to support transaction origination, due diligence and closing of financings.
Business Development:
- Evaluate potential markets, acquisitions, and regulatory landscapes within the renewable energy sector alongside the development team, focusing on opportunities aligning with pertinent incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act.
Market Analysis:
- Monitor and analyze market trends, interest rates, and regulatory changes impacting project financing.
Cross-Company Collaboration:
- Collaborate with various departments, preparing presentations for internal committees and ensuring alignment of financial strategies across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with external advisors, financial experts, legal teams, and other stakeholders ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, with 2-5 years of experience in business development or project finance; experience within the renewable energy sector or a related field (i.e., real assets) is a plus.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, with a willingness to collaborate on advancing technical skills to improve processes and outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, adaptability in a high-performance, deal-driven environment, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- A deep passion for the renewable energy sector and a principled approach to fostering sustainable energy solutions.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits
- Paid time off including company holidays
- Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry
- Opportunity for advancement
SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,000-$90,000. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.
Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for a sustainable America!