Head of underwriting

4 weeks ago

new york city, United States talisman Full time

Position Overview: The Head of Underwriting will manage all underwriting activities for solar projects across select states, overseeing financial modeling, risk assessment, and project acquisition. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners, applying knowledge of state-specific solar programs, regulatory bodies, and offtake structures to achieve project success.


Key Responsibilities:

Project Underwriting:

  • Lead underwriting for solar projects, focusing on project economics, cash flow projections, and risk assessment.
  • Perform comprehensive due diligence, including reviewing contracts, interconnection agreements, and regulatory approvals.
  • Develop and maintain financial models reflecting state-specific incentive programs, regulatory frameworks, and offtake structures.


Regulatory & Market Knowledge:

  • Stay updated on solar incentive programs, Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) requirements, and relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Utilize insights into offtake structures and market dynamics in target states, incorporating this understanding into underwriting models.


Risk Management:

  • Identify and manage risks related to project development, interconnection, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure that underwriting decisions align with realistic assessments of market conditions and regulatory processes.


Collaboration & Reporting:

  • Coordinate with project development, finance, legal, and engineering teams to align underwriting models with project details and timelines.
  • Prepare and present underwriting reports and financial analyses for senior management, investors, and financing partners.


Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor the underwriting team, fostering a performance-oriented culture.
  • Implement best practices for financial modeling, risk management, and underwriting processes.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
  • Over 7 years of underwriting experience in renewable energy or project finance, especially within solar DG.
  • Strong knowledge of solar incentive programs and regulatory bodies across relevant states.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills, with expertise in project finance, tax equity, and debt structuring.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.

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