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Tapio

Project Finance Associate

Tapio, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Title Project Finance Associate, Finance Associate, Investment Associate

Location Houston, TX

Compensation Base + Bonus + Equity

About Our Client Our client is a private equity‑backed energy infrastructure developer and operator, focused on building, acquiring, and financing utility‑scale power assets—especially battery energy storage systems (BESS). Led by industry veterans and supported by long‑term institutional capital, they have a rapidly growing pipeline of assets at various stages: operational, under construction, and in late‑stage development.

About the Role Our client is seeking a Finance Associate to join their team in Houston, TX. The role will support both M&A and project finance activities, with a strong emphasis on financial modeling, deal analysis, and investment support. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in financial modeling and a background in energy, infrastructure, or adjacent sectors. The Associate will work cross‑functionally with senior team members to support transaction execution, strategic decision‑making, and capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain robust financial models for M&A, project finance, and corporate planning

Support the execution of debt and tax equity financings, including due diligence coordination and third‑party deliverable management

Analyze and underwrite acquisition and development opportunities across the energy asset lifecycle

Prepare internal investment memoranda and board presentations

Maintain the corporate financial model and support capital strategy initiatives

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in project finance, M&A, investment banking, private equity, or infrastructure advisory

Advanced Excel modeling skills and the ability to independently build and adapt financial models

Sector experience in energy, infrastructure, or power markets

Strong analytical and quantitative skills; able to draw insights from complex data

Effective communicator, comfortable presenting financial information to senior stakeholders

Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, lean team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with battery storage, power markets, or renewable energy assets

Exposure to tax equity, debt structuring, or project‑level diligence processes

Prior experience at an IPP, developer, or infrastructure investment platform

Involvement in investment committee materials or board‑level analysis

Startup or high‑growth company experience

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Finance

Industries Services for Renewable Energy

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