Analyst, Project Finance - Solect Energy

Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast, with over 800 installed projects totaling more than 160 MW. With a team of experts in development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, we offer a comprehensive approach to help our clients reduce energy costs and maximize their solar and storage investments. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.

The Analyst, Project Finance will play a key role in maintaining financial models, conducting  financial analyses and due diligence, developing and evaluating project economics, and preparing financial and operational reports. This individual will assist in financing execution, evaluation of project development and investment opportunities, and financial reporting to key stakeholders including senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain financial models for C&I distributed generation solar and battery energy storage system projects
• Work closely with origination, sales, strategy and project development team to price projects and ensure financial models accurately reflect assumptions, risks, and overall project economics consistent with Solect’s strategy
• Research, collect and evaluate necessary information to accurately run financial models
• Remain up to date on federal, state, and utility incentive programs, including ITC, RECs, and other distributed energy incentives and compensation mechanisms
• Support the Strategy and Market Development team in identifying and exploring new markets and technologies by researching applicable incentives, revenue opportunities, and costs, developing financial and operational models, and presenting findings
• Exercise discipline and strong QA/QC to organize and perform high quality work
• Assist with project finance execution ctivities including data room management, financing deliverables, compliance requirements, and coordination with attorneys, investors, lenders, advisors, and other external stakeholders

Qualifications and Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, structured finance, investment banking, or infrastructure investing
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with others in a working environment requiring high levels of personal interaction
• Strong self-starter qualities with the ability to work with little supervision
• Willingness to learn
• Capable of effectively managing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Comfortable learning and utilizing new technologies, software platforms, and analytical tools
• Hybrid work arrangement; must be able to work in the Hopkinton office at least 3 days per week

Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. Solect will not provide visa sponsorship.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $80,000.00 to $108,000.00 USD. This range is an estimate, and base pay may vary above or below these amounts based on several factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, [Pattern’s] compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees at all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, an employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, a 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contributions, and employee referral bonuses.

Solect Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition to a disease, lawful off-duty conduct or political activities, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Discrimination based on any of the above groups is strictly prohibited. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Solect Energy encourages its employees to bring any perceived violation of this policy immediately to the Management, who will investigate their concern in as discreet a manner as possible.