Project Finance Associate

About the Role

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner, and operator, is seeking an Associate, 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

• Actively participate in due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing activities to support the Company’s growth.
• Lead and support project finance and M&A transactions, including due diligence and interfacing with investors, business parties, and counterparties.
• Oversee and support junior colleagues in project-based financial modeling, documentation, reporting, and analysis for investment decisions.
• Contribute to the improvement of investment strategies across the portfolio of projects.
• Direct and deliver scenario modeling for investment decisions and contract negotiations.
• Integrate project model results, conduct detailed analyses, and prepare reports for investors and board papers.
• Perform analysis to inform pricing strategies and risk management.
• Provide insight and guidance to the Development team on financial performance drivers.
• Oversee the development of models, tools, processes, and infrastructure for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Participate in project budgeting and corporate reporting activities.
• Build relationships across functions and a geographically dispersed team.
• Represent Swift Current professionally to business partners and counterparties.
• Refine personal knowledge of the renewables industry and project finance innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience leading/supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and interfacing with stakeholders.
• 4+ years of professional experience with project finance models in investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry, including tax equity and debt structures.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, and/or battery storage).
• 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 drive to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize across multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and capable of working across a geographically dispersed team.
• Passion for the renewable energy sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.