Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments

5 days ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Strata Clean Energy Full time

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments

Location: NYC or Durham

Department: Commercial

Reports To: Director of M&A

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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced financial professional to lead our underwriting practices for renewable energy investments across the United States. This offers a unique opportunity to shape investment strategy, mentor junior professionals, and drive financial excellence in a fast-growing sector.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Underwriting Leadership:
  • Lead the financial underwriting of renewable energy projects, including solar and storage assets.
  • Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment viability, risk, and return profiles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, legal, engineering) to ensure accurate inputs and assumptions.
  • PPA RFP & Development Support
  • Provide financial modeling and strategic input for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP responses for development-stage assets.
  • Collaborate with development, legal, and commercial teams to align financial assumptions with project strategy and market dynamics.
  • M&A Analysis
  • Support M&A activities including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and integration planning.
  • Develop valuation models and investment memos for acquisition opportunities in the renewable energy space.
  • Modeling & Analysis:
  • Build and manage detailed project finance models incorporating tax equity, debt structures, and cash flow waterfalls.
  • Conduct sensitivity analyses, scenario planning, and valuation assessments to support investment decisions.
  • Team Development:
  • Train, mentor, and oversee junior investment professionals in financial modeling, underwriting standards, and best practices.
  • Establish and document underwriting guidelines and model templates to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Strategic Support:
  • Support senior leadership in deal structuring, investor presentations, and capital raising efforts.
  • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and financial innovations impacting renewable energy investments.
  • This is a high exposure role within the organization and the professional will often participate in the Investment Committee presentations and interact with the Senior Management Team.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in financial modeling and underwriting for renewable energy investments in the U.S.
  • Deep understanding of project finance, tax equity structures, and renewable energy market dynamics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with VBA, Python, or financial modeling software is a plus.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and team development.
  • Organized and process driven.

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