Solar Analyst | Arlington, VA 39 views

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Location: VA
About the job
Summary

Summit Ridge Energy (“SRE”) is seeking a Project Finance Analyst who is interested in breaking into the renewable energy field. The Project Finance Analyst’s role is to develop and run financial models and supporting analysis that enable the marketing, structuring, negotiation, and closing of sponsor equity, tax equity, and debt investments into the company’s portfolio of community and distributed solar projects, solar + energy storage projects, and standalone storage projects.

About Us

Summit Ridge Energy is the nation’s leading commercial solar power company. By merging financial innovation and unmatched execution, we deliver reliable, locally generated energy that reduces reliance on foreign energy and contributes to a more resilient and secure electric grid. Summit Ridge is driving a future where solar power generation strengthens local economies and ensures energy independence for businesses and communities across America.

Role And Responsibilities

Create and maintain sophisticated financial models (e.g., joint venture, partnership flip, lease pass-through)
Manage transaction execution and financial closing process for multiple projects at various stages of development
Support negotiations with investors for the company’s portfolio of solar and energy storage projects, including development and construction debt, joint venture equity, and tax equity
Support project development and acquisition by partnering with other company business units (origination, development, operations, construction, legal) to estimate and track appropriate assumptions, and internalize financing conditions and requirements into company processes
Attend client meetings and conferences as needed
Assist senior Project Finance team members who are negotiating and closing project financing deals, including tax equity sales.

Required Skills/Competencies

1+ years of working experience
Bachelor’s in finance, economics, energy, sustainability, engineering or equivalent degree
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required, experience in financial modeling strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and meet short deadlines
Ability to clearly communicate development & finance sensitivities to the sales team, senior management, and other relevant parties
Strong adaptability and willingness to change process or direction based on evolving circumstances or management direction
Strong work ethic, ambition, and drive
Enthusiasm for renewables and the solar industry, and a desire to build a career in this industry long-term.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Summit Ridge Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces for the success of our company.

Occupational Health and Safety: SRE provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets, and teleconferencing software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

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