Senior Associate Capital Markets

About This Role

This role will lead capital formation and financial structuring efforts for a leading C&I solar developer, supporting the execution of financing solutions across a portfolio of distributed generation solar and battery storage projects. The position involves working closely with the CEO and leadership teams to shape the financial narrative and engage with investors, lenders, and board members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present board-ready materials articulating financial performance, capital needs, and strategic direction
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive stakeholders and financing partners
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning initiatives
• Lead execution of capital raises
• Develop optimal structures to finance a growing portfolio of distributed energy projects
• Structure and negotiate commercial relationships with business partners
• Execute M&A and financing, ensuring thorough analysis and risk mitigation
• Own financial due diligence across all investment opportunities
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of assumptions in all financial models
• Build, refine, and maintain platform-level financial models to support fundraising and strategic decision-making
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure technical and commercial inputs are accurately reflected in models
• Collaborate with Development, Legal, Asset Management, and Finance teams to consolidate inputs into investor-ready materials
• Serve as internal project manager for all capital markets processes, ensuring alignment and execution across teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in capital markets, project finance, investment banking, or private equity in the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, deal structuring, and investor-facing communications
• Proven track record of executing tax equity, project equity, or similar structured finance transactions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in capital markets, project finance, investment banking, or private equity in the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors

Nice to Have

• Experience in distributed generation or C&I solar is preferred, but candidates from utility-scale or broader infra backgrounds will be considered
• MBA or other advanced degree
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, industry standards and regulations
• Deep knowledge of civil, electrical, utility interconnection, and emerging regulatory and policy developments impacting DG solar
• Experience in community solar, battery storage, and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)

Benefits