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Associate, Project Finance/Origination
High-Growth, Well-Capitalised DG Platform
A fast-expanding distributed generation platform is growing its project finance and origination team. The company develops a broad mix of behind-the-meter and small front-of-the-meter projects across the U.S. (BESS, Gas, Solar), supported by strong capital and an experienced leadership group.
The Opportunity
You’ll sit at the centre of deal evaluation and help turn complex data into clear, investor-ready insights. This role blends financial modelling, commercial analysis, and direct exposure to internal stakeholders, investors, and state program dynamics.
- Own project financial models and key commercial analysis
- Turn interval data, tariffs, and program rules into investor-ready proposals
- Support pricing, commercial materials, and term-sheet development
- Track LOIs, interconnection details, and pipeline activity
- Work directly with internal teams, customers, and investors
What You Bring
- 3 years in distributed generation/BTM BESS or DG Gas experience.
- Strong financial modelling skills
- Experience with behind-the-meter projects and tariff-driven analysis
- Organised, commercially minded, and able to manage multiple workflows
If you're looking for visibility, impact, and genuine progression within a high-growth energy platform, this is a strong next step.
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