Project Finance Analyst

About the Role

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner, and operator, is seeking an Analyst, Project Finance to support strategic decisions across a rapidly growing business. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, working alongside industry experts and leaders, as well as a high-performing, collaborative team. The role can be based out of any of the primary offices in Boston, MA; Austin, TX; or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project-based financial modeling and preparing documentation, reporting, and analysis to assist investment decisions
• Support project finance and M&A transactions, including initiating and responding to due diligence, and interfacing with investors and other counterparties and business partners
• Support the ongoing improvement of the Company’s investment strategies across the entire portfolio of projects
• Leverage subject matter expertise to direct and deliver scenario modeling for investment decisions and contract negotiations
• Integrate the results of project models, conduct detailed analyses, prepare reports for Company investors, and prepare board papers that present the case for alternative investment options
• Perform analysis to inform pricing strategies, ensuring long-term revenue streams contribute to target rates of return and integrate needed risk management strategies
• Contribute to the successful advancement of project development efforts by providing insight to the Development team about which inputs drive their projects’ financial performance
• Assist in managing construction loan drawdowns and financing agreement compliance
• Assist in building models, tools, processes, and infrastructure that supports the organization's accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Assist with project budgeting and corporate reporting
• Effectively navigate various functions and a geographically dispersed team to advance one’s work
• Represent Swift Current with professionalism to all business partners and counterparties
• Continue to advance personal knowledge of the renewables industry and innovation in renewable energy project finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking and/or the renewable energy, energy, or infrastructure industries, including modeling tax equity and debt structures
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Word, and PowerPoint
• Current authorization to live and work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics

• Self-motivated with a personal drive to succeed and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and deliver top-quality work across a variety of projects at any given time
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and capable of working across a geographically dispersed team
• Passion and excitement for the renewable energy sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

This role reports to the EVP, Investments & Capital Markets and works alongside a growing team of finance and M&A specialists. Job responsibilities may evolve based on Company needs and individual career growth.