What The Role Is

As a key member of an established team of investment and project development professionals, the Analyst / Senior Analyst will have the responsibility to support commercial strategy for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery assets under development as well as the valuation, due diligence, and execution of project acquisition opportunities. 

This role is primarily focused on markets in the Pacific Northwest part of the country but will collaborate regularly with colleagues covering the other regions.  This role will be based out of San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, or Denver CO.

Pay Range by Job Level dependent on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law:

Analyst ($80,000 - $97,000) Senior Analyst ($92,000 - $114,000)

If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing Own the project financial model for development assets. Work with Capital Markets, Engineering, and Development teams to ensure conformance with underwriting guidelines, investment metrics and forecasted cash flows. Run sensitivity analyses and generate ideas to optimize valuation. Asset origination, acquisition, and divestment: Support origination, structuring, and closing of high-quality, profitable utility-scale solar, wind and storage transactions as a key member of a business development team. Coordinate with functional teams on due diligence and financial model inputs to qualify project investments prior to executing acquisition documents.  Prepare detailed memos and presentations for senior management and investment committee. Support on-going origination, development, and financing activities for projects: Support pricing analysis and bidding strategy to originate offtake contracts for Clearway Energy Group’s 25GW+ development portfolio of utility wind, solar, and storage projects. Develop statistical analyses to quantify risk in highly structured transactions. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to work out impediments to negotiations and closings. Work with functional groups, third-party consultants, and various other stakeholders to drive projects forward and perform quantitative analyses to support development and financing judgements. Develop additional functionality for new and innovative financial structures (in Excel and VBA) and improve existing quantitative analyses and tools. What You'll Bring

Analyst:

Bachelor's Degree with a strong academic record from a leading undergraduate program, ideally with focus in finance, business administration, or economics. 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience in a finance or a development role with specific focus on project financial modeling. Fundamental knowledge of renewable energy, cleantech, power markets, or infrastructure finance with prior internship (or similar) experience in these fields. Experience navigating discounted cash flow models is required. A motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Strong aptitude for analytical and financial modeling with demonstrated attention to detail. Advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint are essential. Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills. Ability to summarize complex issues and identify opportunities or next steps is critical.  Robust organizational skills with a mindset towards pursuing simple and efficient solutions. Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise judgment unsupervised. Interest in developing management skills and desire to grow personally and professionally within our organization

Senior Analyst (in addition to the above):

4+ years of relevant work experience in a finance or a development role with specific focus on project financial modeling. Strong familiarity of renewable energy.  What Would Be Nice Master’s Degree, CFA, or other ongoing education. Experience with VBA or other programming languages.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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