Senior Project Finance Valuation Analyst
Company: New Leaf Energy
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that
partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to
accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy.
We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local
communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset
owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to
life.New Leaf Energy is seeking a Senior Project Finance Valuation
Analyst to join our growing team.This position may be filled out of
our Lowell, MA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, or Troy, NY
offices. We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work
environment. - Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out
of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and are free to work
from the office or from home on other days.About the RoleThe Senior
Project Finance Valuation Analyst will participate in the
development and financing of utility-scale renewable energy
projects by creating financial models that analyze project
revenues, costs, risks, and resolution thereof with the goal of
maximizing project valuations. This role uniquely supports all
stages of clean energy project development, from assessing new
policies and markets to analyzing project economics, to finalizing
transactions with project buyers.Position responsibilities will
include, but are not limited to: -Financial Modeling &
ValuationDevelop and analyze financial models to evaluate
utility-scale project valuations/profitability, viability of
potential new markets, and impacts of changes to existing RTO/ISO
policies;Analyze financial models and market feedback to understand
the impact of key valuation drivers on projects by RTO/ISO and
how/why valuations change over time, and communicate insights to
regional teams and executive leadership;Collaborate with project
developers and development engineering on design optimization to
maximize project economics;Drive the development and adoption of
new tools and techniques which drive efficiency and speed in the
development of new projects across the company;Research today's and
forecasted energy/wholesale/capacity market fundamentals and
translate market dynamics into valuation impacts and model
sensitivities;Perform any other duties as directed by the Senior
Director of Project Finance.Support M&A TransactionsUpon
project divestment, manage cross-functional teams to complete
critical project development tasks through an in-depth
understanding of real estate, project permitting, and
interconnection;Maintain checklists, schedules and other project
management tools required to keep the process organized and allow
transactions to close quickly;Lead the creation and organization of
detailed data rooms and support all project marketing, award, and
closing processes;Track inter-departmental deliverables and
forecast project milestone dates;Communicate effectively and build
relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients, such
as project financiers and project buyers;Assist in the preparation
and organization of legal transaction documents including LOIs and
Membership Interest Purchase Agreements;Assist in the drafting and
negotiation of critical project contracts, including the site
lease, PPA, easements, property tax agreements, etc.Desired
Qualifications -While no one individual will possess them all, the
successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences,
skills, and attributes. If you're unsure whether you meet enough of
the qualifications below but believe that your experience and skill
set is a good match for this position, we invite you to
apply!Bachelor's Degree in a technical field;5 to 8 years'
experience in the renewable energy industry, with focus on
utility-scale;Project finance modeling experience;Mastery of
Microsoft Excel required;Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
business environment;Knowledge of energy or renewable energy
development and finance;Aaccurate and detail oriented;Proactive and
able to work independently;Ability to analyze financial models and
understand the impact of various key drivers;Understanding of key
tax issues and their impact on different deal
structures;Technology-oriented;Very strong written and verbal
communication skills.CompensationNew Leaf Energy compensates all
employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus
above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program
such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership. - We
use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate
compensation that is externally competitive and internally
equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which
is available to all employees.Under our compensation framework, the
likely base salary range for this position in the Oakland location
is $154,760-$172,200. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below
this range, depending on your location and experience.Compensation
for this position includes an incentive plan, about which we can go
into detail in the interview process.Benefits and CultureNew Leaf
Energy's success is driven by our collaborative, long-term
relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible
work environment that places significant responsibility in
independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and
personal growth. New Leaf Energy's benefits are designed to
appropriately recognize our employees' contributions and enable a
reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:Competitive
salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and
vision;A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100%
of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two
percent you contribute);An open and self-managed paid time-off
policy;A hybrid work location policy that supports working from
home for part of the week;A parental leave policy for both birthing
and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon
hire;Professional development and education assistance.Commitment
to Diversity and InclusionNew Leaf Energy values the diverse
perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all
employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and
are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We're
actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive
environment not only within our own organization but also within
the clean energy industry.We seek a diverse candidate pool in
this-and every-search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national
origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In
addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
EEO M/F/D/V.A Note to Third-Party RecruitersNew Leaf Energy's
People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our
company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from
third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies.
Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing
firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if
external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People +
Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will
be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is
not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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