What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Associate position at Plenary Americas?
Finance Associate
The Company
Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects. Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 65 projects and more than USD $41 billion / CAD $54.5 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. Learn more about us by visiting www.plenaryamericas.com
Why work for Plenary?
Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our people and our workplace culture are our driving forces to bring infrastructure to life. Learn more about us by visiting www.plenaryamericas.com.
The Role
As a Finance Associate in the Development Services business unit, you will support a team responsible for securing and developing early-stage public infrastructure projects as well as the commercial and financial structuring of projects that advance through the development process. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and deliver innovative, cost-effective and financeable infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on market trends, financing precedents, and regulatory frameworks.
- Develop written and presentation materials for submission to public sector clients / counterparties.
- Build and manage detailed cash flow models for infrastructure projects including P3 and private development structures.
- Assess project financial feasibility including performing scenario analysis and risk allocation assessments.
- Assist in drafting financial and commercial sections of proposals, board materials, and investment committee documents.
- Assist in preparing financing plans, credit term sheets, and funding applications.
- Coordinate with development, technical / preconstruction and legal teams to advance overall project development.
- Coordinate RFP responses including primary responsibility for financing and commercial elements of responses
- Support internal project management and reporting tasks as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, business, or related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in real estate or infrastructure development (principal or advisory role), investment banking, project finance or related field.
- Strong financial modeling skills; familiarity with financing and funding tools applicable to infrastructure projects.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities; strong attention to detail.
What we offer
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and 401k/RRSP plan with employer contribution.
- Four weeks' vacation plus public holidays and other discretionary leave.
- Long-term development opportunities and ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.
Vacancy Status: This posting relates to a current vacancy.
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Thank you for your interest in Plenary. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Plenary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, upon request.