Manager, Portfolio Risk
HASI is an investor in sustainable infrastructure assets advancing the energy transition. With more than $17 billion in managed assets, our investments are diversified across multiple asset classes, including utility-scale solar, storage, and onshore wind; distributed solar and storage; RNG; and energy efficiency. We combine deep expertise in energy markets and financial structuring with long-standing programmatic client partnerships to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and measurable environmental benefits. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: HASI).
About the role
HASI is seeking a Risk Professional to join our Portfolio Management team in Annapolis, MD. The Risk Professional of Portfolio Management (PM) will support the Risk Management and Modeling Team in monitoring HASI’s portfolio of climate-positive projects. The individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that HASI’s investments deliver on their performance targets while managing overall portfolio risks. The role involves supporting due diligence in underwriting new debt/equity investments, tracking portfolio performance, and preparing periodic risk reports.
Responsibilities
- Support due diligence on new investments, including identifying key investment risks and working with the Investment Team to mitigate them
- Perform variance analysis and sensitivities on project cash flow forecasts
- Evaluate risks in offtaker contracts and work with Portfolio Management on mitigation strategies
- Analyze and monitor sponsor and counterparty credit quality
- Maintain an understanding of the underlying project assets and investment structures (financial, technical, and contractual)
- Familiarity with deal documents, HASI’s rights/obligations, and financial models of HASI’s investments
- Support portfolio optimization initiatives to enhance performance and reduce risk
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate complete, accurate, and timely monitoring of investments
- Assist in preparation and presentation of periodic internal, leadership, and Board materials
- Support investment workouts, modifications, and dispositions, including developing workplans for cross-functional workstreams, assessing value and risk, and reviewing final deal documents
- Work closely with the Investment Group in all facets of investment execution, from initial qualification evaluation to term sheet development, internal investment proposal, due diligence, and documentation closing
Requirements
- 7-10 years of overall professional experience, with at least 5-7 years in credit risk management, bank credit, portfolio management, or investing, preferably in the energy/renewables sector
- Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline (e.g., engineering, finance, or business); relevant Master’s degree, CFA, or other certification preferred
- Previous direct investment/financing experience in energy/renewable assets and related financial investments (e.g., project finance debt and equity) from either an owner/operator or financial investor perspective
- Solid working knowledge of commercial contracts, operations and maintenance, and regulations related to clean energy
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, with experience in creating, reviewing, and analyzing financial models
HASI is willing to take over sponsorship for existing H-1B visas for exceptional talent but is unable to provide new H-1B sponsorship at this time.