Description
Job Summary
As a member of the Structured Finance team, a Structured Finance Senior Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the sourcing and closing of tax equity & debt financing. The Structured Finance Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing critical aspects of the financing process with the mission of driving toward a smooth and timely closing. This position combines a high degree of external and interdepartmental coordination with project finance expertise. An effective candidate will demonstrate superior organization, attention to detail, strong initiative, an excellent ability to navigate/interpret project finance models, juggle multiple tasks and communicate clearly and effectively to various stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Manager of Structured Finance.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Tax Equity / Debt Diligence
• Key point of contact for projects across multiple discrete tax equity/debt funds.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to manage the timely development and delivery of all documents, reports, and other closing deliverables, including but not limited to:
• Excel-based financial model / appraisal report
• Major project agreements (EPC, interconnection, site access, SREC, O&M, etc.)
• Land surveys / title insurance
• Independent engineer and technical diligence reports
• Legal/organizational documents
• Diligently track construction and commissioning developments, support compliance with relevant federal/state/local requirements as financing progresses
• Create & maintain project-level cash flow projections and cost summaries
• Attend regular calls with investors; provide timely updates and responses to ad hoc Q&A, including quantitative and qualitative analysis in support of the general financing process
• Create and maintain virtual data rooms
• Facilitate smooth and efficient handoff of projects to SSI’s operations team in the aftermath of closing
• Support outreach to prospective investors/lenders
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in economics, finance, energy, or related field
• Masters with a concentration in economics, finance, energy or related is preferred
• 2+ years professional experience in renewables or finance-related field
• Direct tax equity/debt experience required
• Proficient in Excel; ability to manipulate and interpret large financial models, analyze large amounts of data, and a strong understanding of excel formulas
• VBA experience is preferred
• Direct experience building/navigating project finance models is required
• Strong interest in solar/renewables; desire to build a career in the solar industry
• Basic understanding of tax equity and debt structures
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve; flexibility to tackle emerging tasks as needed
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Task-oriented; high attention to detail
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines . The position generally requires a candidate’s presence in our office and is not primarily a tele-work or remote site position. The candidate may interface with customers, financial partners, bank personnel, vendors, other employees, including Senior and Executive Management as well as the public .
Location
This position will be based out of Standard Solar’s Rockville, MD office.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer .
Standard Solar is EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled employer .
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline is typically required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling software applications such as SQL, Python, R, and Excel. Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is also important.
• Strong quantitative analysis and data mining skills. The ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data and develop data-driven solutions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
• Previous experience in a data analyst role or a related field is often required. Experience with data quality control processes and developing data models is a plus.
• While not always necessary, knowledge of industry-specific data and trends can be beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently with minimal guidance, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.