Associate, Capital Markets

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a first-year Associate for their Capital Markets team in Mundelein, IL, specializing in project finance and tax equity financing in the solar industry. Responsibilities include financial modeling, due diligence support, and transaction structuring. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, strong analytical skills, and a degree in finance or related fields. This is a full-time position.
My client, a leading player in the solar industry are growing out their capital markets team.

The group specialize in project finance and tax equity financing and are looking for a first-year Associate to support with transaction management and deal structuring for projects throughout the US.

The firm's project finance deal pipeline has grown exponentially and as a result have been hiring through 2024 and this year. They've added three Associates in Q4 and now looking for a fourth member to join the growing capital markets group.

Our client are looking for a first year Associate - who will be Investment Banking trained, but doesn't need to prior energy deal exposure, providing they have supported transactions in another industry and have superb financial modeling skills.

Role responsibilities
• Create and analyze financial models for portfolios of residential solar systems
• Support investor due diligence and provide timely responses to due diligence inquiries
• Assist with the structuring and execution of project finance and corporate transactions
• Analyze and report project profitability and return on investment
• Collaborate with colleagues in various functional areas of the company to meet operational and reporting requirements of transactions
• Provide timely ad hoc analysis to support company financial planning and decision-making

Required experience:
• 1-5 years of experience at a major investment bank or private equity firm (experience in energy, power or renewable energy but not required) or a renewable energy company
• Strong work ethic and ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced work environment
• Detail-oriented and organized with superior analytical abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively to solve complex business and financial problems
• In-depth understanding of finance/valuation concepts and financial statements
• Extensive financial modeling experience
• Superior knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with Python, Tableau, Snowflake is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in finance, economics or business