Associate, Capital Markets

Scout Clean Energy is seeking an Associate in Capital Markets to support capital raising for utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role involves managing relationships with capital providers, financial modeling, and transaction management. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position is based in Boulder, CO and is not remote.
About Scout Clean Energy

Scout Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. The company is dedicated to increasing the deployment of renewable energy to provide clean, affordable, and user-friendly resources that help power communities sustainably. With a collaborative workforce that values integrity, safety, and teamwork, Scout Clean Energy thrives on advancing the future of energy. They are committed to growing their portfolio of utility-scale projects and maintaining high standards in their operations to assist in the global transition to sustainable energy solutions.

About this Role

As an Associate in Capital Markets at Scout Clean Energy, you will play a crucial role in capital raising activities for our expanding portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The position demands a candidate with a strong financial acumen who is ready to engage in high-volume transactions and support the team’s growth. This role requires you to manage relationships with various capital providers while collaborating across departments to drive transactions smoothly to a close. You will contribute through financial modeling, transaction management, and engagement with investment stakeholders to foster successful capital financing endeavors.

Responsibilities
• Support transactions across the investment lifecycle, from origination to financial modeling, board approvals, due diligence, definitive documentation, and deal closing.
• Draft compelling transaction marketing materials for distribution to prospective lenders and investors.
• Analyze term sheets and proposals to support recommendations for optimal financing structures to senior management.
• Maintain transaction models for debt, tax equity, and other equity processes.
• Support transaction due diligence and interface with external financing parties and consultants.
• Collaborate with Development, Commercial, EPC, and Asset Management teams to collect, organize, and manage transaction deliverables in external data rooms.
• Develop and manage relationships with external counsel, advisors, and providers of debt, tax equity, and equity capital to optimize project financings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in renewables investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry, with a focus on modeling tax equity and debt structures.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy finance (> 80 MW per project) is preferred.
• Experience supporting renewables capital markets transactions is preferred (tax equity, project debt, corporate debt, M&A).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Independent learner who can quickly apply lessons learned in one area to all other work areas.
• Self-motivator with exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver top-quality work product in multiple areas without direct supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High emotional IQ with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits
• Target base salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate).
• Attractive bonus potential.
• Full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with attractive premiums.
• 401(k) match.
• STD, LTD, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage.

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