Project Finance Analyst

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner and operator (the “Company”), is seeking an Analyst, Project Finance to support strategic decisions across a rapidly growing business. This position affords an excellent opportunity for professional growth, working alongside industry experts and leaders, as well as a high performing, collaborative team. Exact title will be commensurate with experience.

The Company has primary offices in Boston, MA; Austin, TX; and Houston, TX; this role can be based out of any of the primary offices. Additional information on Swift Current, our projects, and our team is available at www.swiftcurrentenergy.com.

Job Scope:

As Analyst, Project Finance you will leverage your past experience in the financial analysis of renewable energy and/or power sector projects to inform strategic decisions in every aspect of our business. While the bulk of your work will focus on project-level finance, you will also inform corporate financial modeling from time to time. Specific responsibilities are outlined below:

• Responsible for project-based financial modeling and preparing documentation, reporting and analysis to assist investment decisions
• Support project finance and M&A transactions, including initiating and responding to due diligence and interfacing with investors and other counterparties and business partners
• Support the ongoing improvement of the Company’s investment strategies across the entire portfolio of projects
• Leverage subject matter expertise to direct and deliver scenario modeling for investment decisions and contract negotiations
• Integrate the results of project models, conduct detailed analyses, prepare reports for Company investors, and prepare board papers that present the case for alternative investment options
• Perform analysis to inform pricing strategies, ensuring that the long-term revenue streams will contribute to target rates of return and integrate needed risk management strategies
• Contribute to the successful advancement of project development efforts by providing insight to the Development team about which inputs drive their projects’ financial performance
• Assist in managing construction loan drawdowns and financing agreement compliance
• Assist in building models, tools, process, and infrastructure that supports the organization's accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Assist with project budgeting and corporate reporting
• Effectively navigate various functions and a geographically dispersed team to advance one’s work
• Represent Swift Current with professionalism to all business partners and counterparties
• Continue to advance personal knowledge of the renewables industry and innovation in renewable energy project finance
• Complete other duties as assigned

Job responsibilities may evolve based on Company needs and individual career growth. This role reports to the EVP, Investments & Capital Markets and works alongside a growing team of finance and M&A specialists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• 2 years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking and/or the renewable energy, energy or infrastructure industries, including modeling tax equity and debt structures
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Word, and PowerPoint
• Current authorization to live and work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-motivated with a personal drive to succeed and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously, and prioritize and deliver top-quality work across a variety of projects at any given time
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and capable of working across a geographically dispersed team
• Passion and excitement for the renewable energy sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills