What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Capital Markets position at Geronimo Power, LLC?
Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
The Principal, Capital Markets will support all aspects of capital markets transactions involving renewable energy projects and battery storage technologies. Your key responsibilities will include structuring tax equity, debt, and other project financings for greenfield and repowered renewable energy projects. You will work closely with other teams within the Geronimo team, including Investments & Portfolio Management, Development, Construction, Engineering, Asset Management, Legal, Tax, and Operations.
The Capital Markets function at Geronimo Power is responsible for securing financing, primarily debt and tax equity, required to construct, own, and operate utility-scale renewable energy projects. The Capital Markets team is responsible for making projects bankable and investable, translating a “developed” project into a fully funded operating asset.
Key Accountabilities
Lead structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing transactions, including construction debt, term debt, tax credit transfers, and tax equity investments
- Negotiate deal terms and documentation for financing transactions
- Collaborate on optimal financing structure for individual projects and portfolios of projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, tax equity investors, financial advisors, lawyers, and other capital providers
- Supports asset management in preparing ongoing analysis and reporting for lenders, investors and management
- Inform strategy regarding a development project’s financability, potential hurdles, and optimal financing approaches
- Optimize capital structures across individual projects and portfolios to maximize returns and minimize cost of capital
Technical Capabilities (Knowledge, Skill, Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree level in finance, economics, accounting, engineering or related field
- 7-10 years of experience in finance, banking, consulting, or related field
- Previous experience working for a leading IPP, utility, renewable developer, or investment bank
- Experience in renewable-related financings with a focus on tax equity structures
- Experience with project, corporate finance debt, or equity transactions in power generation or energy/utilities sector
- Analytical minded and detail-oriented
- Strong written and oral communicator
- Driven and self-motivated
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Collaborative positive attitude
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $170,000 – 200,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000