Vice President, Project Finance

The Project Finance department is seeking a Vice President Project Finance to lead tax equity and debt financing transactions for renewable energy projects.

This role is responsible for originating structuring and executing tax equity and debt transactions and for managing a deal team that typically includes a financial analyst and junior team members. The position requires deep knowledge of the project finance market and the ability to structure and negotiate transactions that optimize sponsor economics.

Responsibilities include presenting potential transactions to senior leadership for review incorporating feedback and advancing negotiations within approved parameters. The role also maintains relationships with key finance counterparties and keeps abreast of market trends and evolving standards.

Direct experience with tax equity and debt financing for renewable energy projects is required gained either as a project sponsor or investor. Expertise in market standards related to sizing structuring terms and risk allocation is essential.

The role requires strong project finance experience including the ability to develop creative solutions to issues that arise during negotiations excellent communication and collaboration skills the ability to synthesize and articulate complex concepts and a strong interest in advancing renewable energy deployment.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage tax equity and debt financings for utility-scale renewable energy projects from initial commercial target-setting to investor outreach project marketing bid analysis counterparty selection and negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements.
• Review financial models (Microsoft Excel) validate assumptions and suggest changes to deal structures that meet investor requirements and optimize sponsor economics. Collaborate with internal teams and outside consultants to refine assumptions and provide supporting analysis for investor discussions.
• Analyze prospective investor bids and present findings to senior management including evaluation of sponsor economics transaction structure risk allocation and key commercial issues.
• Lead deal negotiations and document review coordinating the internal deal team and due diligence process.

Qualifications :

To succeed as a VP Project Finance at Apex Clean Energy youll need to excel within the following criteria

• Minimum of 5 years of direct professional experience with project-level tax equity and debt transactions in the renewable energy industry.
• Strong understanding of financial models particularly features specific to tax equity partnership transactions including capital accounting flip date and DRO reversal date calculations PAYGOs and downside underwriting scenarios.
• Proven ability to develop creative solutions to issues that arise during negotiations.
• Demonstrated history of effectively leading project finance deal teams showing proactivity and ownership over work scope.
• Ability to foster cohesive teamwork that delivers best-in-class service to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing demands and follow through on deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Professional presence with strong presentation skills.
• Builds trust through high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Analytical problem solver who approaches obstacles as challenges.
• Creative thinker who values innovation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word).
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• • This position requires periodic travel for meetings trainings and/or site visits. Employees are expected to be able to make necessary travel arrangements which may include securing a method of payment for travel-related expenses (e.g. through company booking tools or reimbursement processes) and possession of a valid Drivers license.

At Apex Clean Energy we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our teams review!

Additional Information :

How Youll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders we believe theres always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality differences and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning hands-on experience and mentorship
• Training strategies and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans dental and vision insurance plans short-term and long-term disability group life insurance 401(k) corporate matching flexible spending arrangements company paid parking and cell phone fitness and wellness corporate discounts

Apex Clean Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time