The Company
Our client is one of the country’s leading investment firms with a carbon negative focus. With several decades of experience, our client manages hundreds of millions of dollars worth of assets to accelerate the energy transition.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Director of Investments to join their team, focusing on grid-connected projects – ranging from wind to solar to energy storage. This role involves leading transaction structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and risk assessment, as well as supporting business development and origination efforts.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead or support transaction structuring, negotiate term sheets, and assess risk-return alignment
- Participate in business development, attend client meetings, and help develop origination strategies
- Prepare and review internal investment materials, outlining key financial terms, risks, and mitigations
- Oversee execution teams handling transaction documents, financial models, and due diligence
- Lead financing processes, negotiate documents, and manage investor due diligence
- Act as a liaison for corporate due diligence on projects and portfolio investments
- Work closely with portfolio and risk management teams to provide investment expertise
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred
- Finance experience in sustainable energy, including tax equity, project finance, or structured debt/equity
- Proven ability to manage complex transactions across wind, solar, and battery storage projects
- Expertise in structuring and negotiating structured debt and equity deals
- Experience originating structured finance deals with top-tier clients
- Strong investment track record
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Background in energy, banking, consulting, tax equity, or utilities
- Familiarity with energy project finance and transaction documentation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
- Able to collaborate with clients and vendors at various levels
- Comfortable working remotely, with the ability to travel as needed
- Self-motivated, reliable, and independent
- Strong team player