Associate Director Capital Markets

Charlotte, NC, United States

Deriva Energy is a Brookfield Renewable company. Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world's largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.

Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Capital Markets, the Associate Director of Capital Markets will conduct capital raising activities and project analytics for Deriva Energy. You will play a leading role in capital raising activities for our growing portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar, solar plus energy storage and energy storage projects. Deriva is a leader in facilitating a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, while being a responsible corporate citizen and a trusted energy solutions partner. We have a high volume of transactions and are expanding the team to support significant growth.

This position will include a combination of day-to-day management of transactions, collaboration with various teams across the organization providing key support to project finance, corporate finance, and capital recycling transactions. This will be inclusive of financial modeling and analysis, structuring, engagement with capital providers (debt, tax equity, and equity), negotiation and execution of third-party financing deals including tax equity partnerships, project finance and credit facilities. Your deal-oriented mindset will enable you to craft optimal capital solutions, identify and manage diligence risks, and efficiently drive transactions to close.

This position is critical for Deriva Energy to realize the full economic expectations for its renewable projects and to support the growth plan of the business through capital recycling. We are seeking a highly motivated individual, with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain complex project finance models to evaluate projects for various financing transactions.

Create marketing materials for originating capital markets transactions including teasers, CIMs, and managing data rooms.

Review project documentation, due diligence, and 3rd party reports including PPAs, financing term sheets and agreements, IE reports, etc., and accurately integrate assumptions into financial models.

Lead the due diligence process, including managing multiple teams - both internal and external - to respond to requests, explaining information to investors, and driving work to completion.

Own transactions across the investment lifecycle - from origination to financial modeling, board approvals, due diligence, definitive documentation, and deal closing.

Support negotiations with investors by analyzing potential economic and legal impacts of proposed terms, creating alternative proposals, and identifying the most favorable options.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualification - Basic:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field OR 10 years experience in lieu of a degree

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry, with a focus on negotiating transaction documents, supporting diligence and modeling tax equity and debt structures

Experience in closing capital markets transactions (tax equity, project debt, corporate debt, M&A).

Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Significant experience with financial modeling.

Excellent communication, project management and team-building skills experience working with cross- functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders.

Qualifications - Desired:

MBA in Finance or MSA in Accounting

7 years' experience in utility-scale renewable energy finance

Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.

CFA or CPA designation or be progressing towards CFA or CPA

Proven experience with renewable energy projects and modelling both tax equity and debt structures.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.

Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities

Ability to take ownership over tasks and work proactively.

Knowledge of power markets, customers and segments in North America.

Understanding of and/or ability to address concepts including, basis risk, power markets, hedging, losses, and congestion across markets.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Based in Charlotte, N.C.

Office position (hybrid)

Limited travel 5-10%

Attractive bonus potential.

Deriva offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, parental leaves, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Deriva celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.

Invitation to Veterans

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

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