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Wisest Talent

Financial Director

Wisest Talent, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Strategy: Develop and execute financing strategies for a pipeline of solar and energy storage projects.

Financial Modeling: Oversee the creation, review, and management of sophisticated project finance models to analyze project economics, debt capacity, and investor returns.

Transaction Management: Lead the end-to-end financing process, including managing due diligence, preparing teasers and information memoranda, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Negotiation: Negotiate term sheets and definitive financing documentation (credit agreements, security documents, etc.) with banks, institutional investors, tax equity partners, and other financing sources.

Market Analysis: Stay abreast of market trends, financing structures, and tax equity developments in the US renewable energy sector.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree is a strong plus.

5+ years of direct experience in project finance, investment banking, or structured finance, with a significant focus on the US renewable energy sector.

Prior involvement in financing energy storage (BESS) and/or solar power plant projects is a significant advantage.

Deep understanding of project finance concepts, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and energy market fundamentals.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with C-level executives and senior lenders.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Finance

Industries Services for Renewable Energy

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