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The Associate will play a critical role in financial modeling, due diligence and executing renewable energy transactions, and collaborating with internal teams. This role requires a strong foundation in financial modeling, an understanding of renewable energy project finance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in project finance or structured finance within the energy sector.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead various aspects of supporting the commercial team in all finance-related areas including proforma ownership to ensure underwriting reflects an accurate view of project economics (DCF, IRR, NPV, and other metrics).
- Assess overall project risks with sensitivity analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Engage with internal & external stakeholders to inform project decisions and drive business results.
- Provide strategic financial insights to the development team to support negotiations with counterparties, customers & offtakers.
- Support team in external capital raising efforts including debt, tax equity and/or minority equity.
- Support memo drafting and research for new opportunities for Prologis investment committee.
Building blocks for success
Required:
- 3+ years of experience working directly on energy projects, ideally commercial solar storage. Familiarity with power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection, and tax incentives (ITC, MACRS, etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering; MBA or CFA are a plus.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools, and general understanding of financing structures.
- Self-starter with strong ability to work independently to accomplish job duties with minimal need for guidance and support in making decisions and recommendations.
- High degree of comfort in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with ability to effectively manage priorities, communicate to stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
Preferred:
- Deep level of knowledge of tax credits and deal structuring specific to renewable projects.
- Strong understanding of behind the meter solar economics including net metering concepts, RECs, and utility incentives.
