Senior Analyst, Project Valuation & Analysis

Apex Clean Energy is hiring a Senior Analyst for Project Valuation & Analysis in Virginia, MN. The role involves supporting project transactions for renewable energy projects, including valuation, due diligence, and financial modeling. Candidates should have a strong background in renewable energy finance, Excel proficiency, and excellent communication skills. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers.

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Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Project Valuation & Analysis team and help accelerate the shift to clean energy. This role plays a key part in supporting the valuation, structuring, and execution of project transactions, including project sales, joint ventures, construction financing, back-leverage, and tax equity financing for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The Senior Analyst will work closely with internal teams at every stage of development to help bring projects successfully across the finish line.

The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting project valuation, due diligence, and the execution of project transactions and investment decisions for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This individual will also help develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of banks and investors in the renewable energy sector, while staying informed on industry trends, activities, and market dynamics.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in renewable energy finance and demonstrate a clear passion for project finance modeling. The candidate should have extensive experience using Excel and a solid understanding of financial concepts such as the time value of money, internal rate of return, and discounted cash flow analysis. Experience in modeling construction and term debt financing, as well as partnership structures utilizing ITC/PTC tax credits, is required.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to clearly and concisely convey financial model assumptions and conclusions to support financing decisions and internal management review.

Primary Responsibilities
• Build and maintain financial models for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects, incorporating key project documents, market assumptions, financing structures, and incentives.
• Conduct detailed project valuations, scenario analyses, and sensitivities to support investment decisions and financing transactions.
• Support capital raising efforts, including construction debt, back leverage, and tax equity, by preparing financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations.
• Assist in structuring project finance transactions, analyzing the impacts of various financial products such as ITC/PTC benefits, grants, depreciation incentives, lease financing, and tax equity partnerships.
• Participate in commercial negotiations by analyzing financial implications of term sheets, contracts, and transaction documents.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics affecting project economics and financing strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to update financial models based on evolving project assumptions and development milestones.
• Support post-financing activities, including refinancing, sponsor equity sell down and financial compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise financial analyses and recommendations for senior leadership and investment committees.
Qualifications

To succeed as a Senior Analyst, Project Valuation & Analysis at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field;
Master's degree (MBA or similar) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy development, infrastructure investment, investment banking, private equity, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling, including building complex project finance models.
• Strong understanding of project finance structures, including debt financing, tax equity, sponsor equity, PTC/ITC benefits, and depreciation incentives.
• Familiarity with renewable energy project development stages (land acquisition, permitting, interconnection,…