Associate, Development Acquisitions

CleanCapital • New York, NY

4d • $114,750 - $155,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate will coordinate project due diligence, modeling and investment screening across CleanCapital's development pipeline, as well as executing project financing and M&A transactions. The Associate is expected to complete complex tasks independently, with oversight and input from their supervisor. Specific responsibilities include:
Works with the development team to value projects in various stages of development, building complex valuation models, identifying risks and opportunities and presenting target development initiatives to investment committee
Acts as investment manager for internally developed projects, coordinating with project managers, owning, updating and auditing the portfolio model, conducting due diligence, coordinating with third party advisors, and creating investment committee materials
Screens development opportunities across CleanCapital's existing pipeline and project origination efforts to assess project viability and guide future origination efforts
Works with the Capital Markets team and external financing advisors to coordinate marketing materials, models, Q&A for tax equity and debt financings and monitor project development expense budgeting
We are looking for an AI-curious, forward-thinking candidate who actively integrates AI tools into their daily professional routine
As needed, completes special projects for other business verticals at CleanCapital

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience in renewable energy acquisitions and financing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven AI literacy, including understanding AI strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Nice To Haves

• Creation and modification of sophisticated Excel based models including financial statement models and valuations/LBO/DCF models.
• Managing and/or coordinating complex transactions with multiple stakeholders and advisors.
• Conducting asset due diligence and auditing financial models to ensure 100% accuracy of assumptions and information
• Writing comprehensive summary documents and collecting investment materials to present to senior and external audiences.
• Solar and/or battery storage experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with the development team to value projects in various stages of development, building complex valuation models, identifying risks and opportunities and presenting target development initiatives to investment committee
• Acts as investment manager for internally developed projects, coordinating with project managers, owning, updating and auditing the portfolio model, conducting due diligence, coordinating with third party advisors, and creating investment committee materials
• Screens development opportunities across CleanCapital's existing pipeline and project origination efforts to assess project viability and guide future origination efforts
• Works with the Capital Markets team and external financing advisors to coordinate marketing materials, models, Q&A for tax equity and debt financings and monitor project development expense budgeting
• We are looking for an AI-curious, forward-thinking candidate who actively integrates AI tools into their daily professional routine
• As needed, completes special projects for other business verticals at CleanCapital

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program
• The range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250} plus an annual performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level