Capital Markets Associate/Manager - Solar & BESS

Leap29 is seeking a Capital Markets Associate/Manager for Solar & BESS in Washington. The role involves supporting financing transactions, developing financial models for renewable energy projects, managing due diligence processes, and communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should have 2-4+ years of project finance experience, knowledge of renewable energy, and strong financial modeling skills. The position requires working in-office at least 3 days a week.
Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Associate will work alongside the Capital Markets team members. Specific duties will include:

· Support the execution and structuring of financing transactions, including construction and term debt, tax equity, corporate facilities, minority equity sales and interest rate management.

· Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for renewable energy projects, including underwriting analysis and returns sensitivities.

· Manage financial due diligence processes from initial discussions to closing, working closely with consultants, internal and external counsel, technical, and development teams.

· Review project documentation used to support consultant reports and due diligence responses.

· Coordinate deliverables and reporting across cross-functional teams in support of financial close.

· Communicate professionally with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including C-level executives, financing institutions, and investors.

· Support the coordination of amendments, consents and other requests on executed financing agreements.

· Work collaboratively across the business to provide financing guidance and support, including potential project acquisitions and offtake pricing with Commercial teams.

Requirements:

· Knowledge of renewable energy development

· Experience in project finance and tax equity transactions.

· Passion for renewables and a keen interest in being a part of the climate change solution.

· Proven transaction experience in the energy, infrastructure or real estate sectors, preferably at a developer, operating company, private equity, management consulting, or banking

· Strong financial modeling skills and ability to gather, organize, and draw conclusions from data

· Excellent organizational and project management skills

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and identify critical items.

Minimum Qualifications:

· 2-4+ years of experience with a focus on project finance

· 1+ years of Renewable Energy experience

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus

· Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, solar energy technologies, and project finance principles

· Proficiency and proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.

· Ability to work from one the company’s office (Washington, D.C.; Salt Lake City, UT; Portland, OR; or Los Angeles, CA) minimum of 3 days a week.

· Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)

- 401(k) plan

- Annual bonus eligibility

- Flexible work hours

- Unlimited Paid Time Off

- Wellness Credit

- Life and LD&D Insurance

- Employee Resource Groups

- Professional Development Opportunities