at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt
A Senior Associate, Structured Finance is a core member of team that evaluated, negotiates, and executes tax equity financing and other forms of financing transactions for renewable energy projects. The Structured Finance team works closely with investors, third-party consultants, and internal business teams to efficiently execute financing transactions and support RWE's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has experience in complex financing modeling in the renewable energy sector, a problem-solving mindset can efficiently manage multiple priorities, and keeps the "big picture" of RWE's best interests in mind.
Responsibilities:
Financial modeling - takes a lead role in building and updating financial models for tax equity transactions and other financing arrangements. This includes working with various RWE business teams to obtain various model inputs and assumptions
Diligence - take a lead role in managing investor diligence and working with external consultants as a key part of transaction execution. This includes working collaboratively across RWE business teams
Prepare internal and external presentation materials - assist in the preparation of various types of materials for internal and external stakeholders
Provide finance support to other teams - provide support to other teams related to Structured Finance modeling and assumptions. This includes quality control reviews and other ad-hoc support
Coaching and development of junior team members on the Structured Finance team
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or other analytical/quantitative field
Minimum of 3 years' of experience in a role with emphasis on building complex financial models. Exact experience requirement depends on whether candidate has direct experience with tax equity financing
Knowledgeable of renewable energy project economics and related incentive systems
Modeling tax equity partnership flip structures, similar project finance modeling, or in a role with similar quantitative analytical requirements
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to apply creative thinking to solve complex, interrelated problems
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, works well in a team environment, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
RWE 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.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we're making all that energy green. This decade alone we're investing 50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 - ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 - with some of the world's largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We're also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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