Associate, Coverage Renewables & Power

About the role

The Energy – Renewables & Power (“R&P”) team is part of ING Sector Coverage. The R&P team covers the power & renewables market in the Americas, with a primary focus on leading project finance lending transactions. The team covers all power generation technologies including natural gas, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and battery storage.

Responsibilities

• New Deal Origination/Execution Support: support MDs, Directors and VPs in the R&P Team in the origination of and/or participation in power project financings
• Performing due diligence and preparing presentation materials for new financing opportunities, capital structuring or M&A transactions
• Prepare pitches, briefing notes, and marketing materials for client meetings and new commercial opportunities
• Identify and drive cross-sell opportunities from meetings with product partners and clients
• Support product partners in leading and structuring private placement and ABS transactions
• Reviewing financing documents and material project agreements; liaise with internal and external legal counsels.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and contribute strategic insights for the development of ING’s business

Qualifications and Competencies

• Requisite Skill Set:
• Strong academic track record with Undergraduate or Masters from top school
• Solid math skills essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be highly detail-oriented
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): Must have strong Excel skills and be able to build financial debt models.
• Fundamental understanding of GAAP accounting principles and comfort with core financial statements (Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet).
• Fundamental understanding of key financial markets and products.
• Basic understanding of corporate and bankruptcy law.
• Team Player, self-motivated high quality/high quantity producer
• Other:
• Writing sample – preferably a credit analysis
• Taking a basic debt modelling test
• References
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math or Engineering
• Experience: 4-5 years of relevant project/corporate finance experience ideally in the North American power industry
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Series 79/63 preferred but not required

Pay

$130,000 - $175,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• A generous 401k savings plan
• Competitive PTO
• Broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness.

Company Information

ING is a global bank with a strong European base. More than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries.