Project Finance Manager

Job Posting: Manager, Project Finance

Reports To: VP, Project Finance

Company: SunVest Solar, LLC®

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary Discretionary Bonus Comprehensive Benefits

Position Overview:

Over the past two years, the Project Finance & Capital Markets team has executed more than $450 million in capital transactions. The team leads capital structuring strategy across project-level and corporate facilities as the platform scales, building durable relationships with leading banks and private investors across the energy transition.

SunVest is seeking a high-performing Manager, Project Finance to serve as a key contributor within the structured finance function. Reporting directly to the VP, this individual will help lead transaction execution, drive diligence processes, and support capital structuring strategy across construction debt, term debt, and tax credit monetization transactions. This role is designed for someone ready to step into greater deal ownership, interface directly with lenders and institutional partners, and grow into a senior leadership role as the platform scales.

About SunVest:

SunVest is a Chicago-based, nationally focused renewable energy company with a mission to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Our expertise spans the entire energy transition value chain, from development and construction to financing and operations. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modeling and analysis for project and portfolio-level financings.
• Manage lender and counterparty diligence processes from kickoff through close.
• Support structuring and negotiation of construction, term, and structured capital facilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Development, Accounting, Legal, and Asset Management teams.
• Prepare investment committee materials and external financing presentations.
• Monitor market conditions and proactively evaluate capital optimization opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and help refine modeling and execution processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in project finance, investment banking, infrastructure private equity, structured credit, actuarial, or related fields.
• Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to independently build and pressure-test complex models.
• Experience managing diligence processes or interfacing with lenders/investors.
• Strong commercial instincts and comfort negotiating financial terms.
• Renewable energy or real assets experience preferred but not required.

What Success Looks Like

Within 6–12 months, you are independently leading financing workstreams, managing lender relationships, and serving as a trusted thought partner to the VP on structuring strategy.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits
• Paid time off including company holidays
• Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry
• Opportunity for advancement

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $105k-150k. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!