What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments position at Strata Clean Energy?
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments
Location: NYC or Durham
Department: Commercial
Reports To: Director of M&A
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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced financial professional to lead our underwriting practices for renewable energy investments across the United States. This offers a unique opportunity to shape investment strategy, mentor junior professionals, and drive financial excellence in a fast-growing sector.
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Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location: NYC or Durham
Department: Commercial
Reports To: Director of M&A
________________________________________
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced financial professional to lead our underwriting practices for renewable energy investments across the United States. This offers a unique opportunity to shape investment strategy, mentor junior professionals, and drive financial excellence in a fast-growing sector.
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Key Responsibilities
- Underwriting Leadership:
- Lead the financial underwriting of renewable energy projects, including solar and storage assets.
- Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment viability, risk, and return profiles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, legal, engineering) to ensure accurate inputs and assumptions.
- PPA RFP & Development Support
- Provide financial modeling and strategic input for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP responses for development-stage assets.
- Collaborate with development, legal, and commercial teams to align financial assumptions with project strategy and market dynamics.
- M&A Analysis
- Support M&A activities including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and integration planning.
- Develop valuation models and investment memos for acquisition opportunities in the renewable energy space.
- Modeling & Analysis:
- Build and manage detailed project finance models incorporating tax equity, debt structures, and cash flow waterfalls.
- Conduct sensitivity analyses, scenario planning, and valuation assessments to support investment decisions.
- Team Development:
- Train, mentor, and oversee junior investment professionals in financial modeling, underwriting standards, and best practices.
- Establish and document underwriting guidelines and model templates to ensure consistency and quality.
- Strategic Support:
- Support senior leadership in deal structuring, investor presentations, and capital raising efforts.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and financial innovations impacting renewable energy investments.
- This is a high exposure role within the organization and the professional will often participate in the Investment Committee presentations and interact with the Senior Management Team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial modeling and underwriting for renewable energy investments in the U.S.
- Deep understanding of project finance, tax equity structures, and renewable energy market dynamics.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with VBA, Python, or financial modeling software is a plus.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and team development.
- Organized and process driven.