Senior Associate, Energy Transactions - Capital Formation

Overview

This role supports the Development Advisory (DA) team as a Senior Associate, Capital Formation. You will evaluate, structure, and execute renewable energy transactions across various energy transition technologies. The position involves financial modeling, transaction analysis, and due diligence to assess project economics and financing alternatives, supporting capital deployment decisions from evaluation through close while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities in renewable energy infrastructure (solar, storage, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen) using financial modeling and detailed analysis of project economics, cash flows, tax attributes, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Underwrite tax equity and other project finance transactions to optimize investor returns and capital efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers, sponsors, legal counsel, tax advisors, lenders, and other counterparties to support transaction execution, including due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closing activities.
• Review project development assumptions, engineering reports, legal documentation, and third-party diligence materials to identify key investment risks.
• Prepare Investment Committee Memoranda, as well as marketing and business development materials needed for capital aggregation and deployment.
• Conduct market research on financing structures, transaction activity, and regulatory developments related to renewable energy investments.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree
• 3 years professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, project finance, or consulting; Energy/Power industry exposure preferred.
• Experience building financial models, including 3-statement and tax equity models, cash flow projections, and other financial analyses to support investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of professional and ethical conduct.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

• US National pay range: $78,500 to $126,400
• Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
• Eligible employees receive a compensation and benefits package.

Location

While the majority of the team is centrally located in Texas and Chicago, candidates from all locations are welcome to apply.