Analyst, Capital Markets (Hybrid)

What The Role Is
Clearway is looking for an Analyst to join its Capital Markets team in a unique role that intersects project finance, valuation, analysis, process improvement and data systems in the Battery Storage, Utility Solar, and Utility Wind space.
This position will report to a senior member of the Capital Markets team and has primary responsibility for supporting non-recourse construction debt, term debt, tax equity and cash equity (project sale) transactions for renewable energy projects in the US. This person will also be collaborating with team members in various departments such as development construction, legal, risk & corporate finance to balance value optimization with transaction risks and business objectives.
*This job posting is open to multiple locations but represents one available position*
What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential capital providers to continually improve velocity and cost of capital
• Refine a set of reusable Excel-based project financing model templates that serves our project origination, development, construction, financing, and asset management business.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with respect to all functions of DEI
• Support the structuring negotiation and closing of tax equity, construction debt, term debt and cash equity financings.
• Communicate to internal stakeholders our underwriting standards and implement those standards in the project financing model templates.
• Support running financing processes to find and secure sources of capital that are the best fit for the company’s goals
• Support providing the development team with advice on anticipated terms of financings and assist in the development, pricing and origination of new renewable energy acquisitions and development projects
• Maintain rigorous standardization and consistency in the project financing models (derived from the above template) applied to the many projects in our pipeline.
• Develop and improve the data automation connecting the project financing models and financial data systems that enables efficient use of the model at scale (e.g. for many projects)
• Support presentations and reports on transaction status, risks and benefits to theHead of Capital Markets and management
• Implement the terms of the tax equity, construction debt, term debt, cash equity, etc. financing in the project financing model templates.
• Actively participate as a junior member of a deal team responsible for due diligence, modeling, documentation, negotiation, closing and funding transactions to established timelines
• Help architect and implement the analytical and data infrastructure that enables structured project financing analysis to be leveraged across the organization in project financings, internal tracking/reporting, external tracking/reporting, budgeting, etc.
• Serve as a reliable representative of the project finance team on internal project teams and in internal discussions

What You'll Bring

• Requires an understanding of how financing contract terms and conditions influence economics and Clearway’s business model
• Experience collaborating with internal deal teams as well as external consultants and lawyers to meet a deadline
• Experience creating reusable Excel templates, instead of single use/purpose spreadsheets.
• Ability to coordinate and work as a team as well as contribute individually
• Energy or infrastructure industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field.
• Background with VBA, Python, etc. and an interest in becoming expert through working on real-world projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly
• Project Finance modeling (i.e. discounted cash-flow with multiple parties) experience.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
• A positive attitude, highly motivated and the ability to maintain a culture that is based on teamwork, respect, and integrity
• Engineering, Math, Science degree with business or finance experience OR Finance, Business, Economics degree with coding or data analytics experience.
• Diligent, detailed oriented, rigorous, and creative
• Understanding of key financial concepts such as general ledgers, balance sheets, accrual vs. cash accounting, etc. to be able to understand and navigate financial data systems.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company-wide objectives
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in tax equity and/or energy project finance transactions
• Understanding of data tables and databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to handle numerous activities and set priorities
• Must have track record of successful project finance closings
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in energy project finance, with preference for U.S. renewable energy project finance

What Would Be Nice

• Master’s degree preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
What We'll Bring
About Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway’s 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, & energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO & Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds and skill sets, coming together to build something big and make a difference in the world.
Clearway is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military and Veterans.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our teammates. How do we do that? We prioritize new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, and Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays and Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, and enjoy company-provided meals and events.
What We Provide
The salary range for this position is $74,000 to $107,000 and is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law.
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.