Project Finance Associate

Troy, New York

Full Time

Posted March 11, 2025

Application opens on company website

Job Description

A Project Finance Associate at New Leaf Energy will participate in the development and financing of solar energy and energy storage projects, managing cross-functional teams, coordinating project milestones, and supporting legal and contractual processes from project origination to closing.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in project development and financing of solar energy and energy storage projects
Manage cross-functional teams to complete project development tasks related to real estate, permitting, and interconnection
Maintain project management tools to organize processes and facilitate transaction closings
Lead the creation and organization of data rooms and support project marketing, award, and closing activities
Track project milestones and forecast development timelines
Communicate with internal stakeholders and external clients regarding project progress
Oversee permitting, interconnection, and related contract management
Assist in preparing and organizing legal transaction documents such as LOIs and MIPAs
Draft and negotiate project contracts including site leases, PPAs, easements, and property tax agreements

Requirements

Minimum 2 to 4 years experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development and financing
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
Ability to participate in project development and financing of solar energy and energy storage projects, including detailed analysis of project risks and resolution thereof, as well as forecasting of critical development milestones
Experience managing cross-functional teams to complete critical project development tasks through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection processes
Proficiency in maintaining checklists, schedules, and other project management tools required to keep the process organized and allow transactions to close quickly
Experience leading the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and supporting all project marketing, award, and closing processes
Ability to track inter-departmental deliverables and forecast project milestone dates
Effective communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients project buyers
Experience managing the progress of permitting, interconnection, and all associated contracts for projects
Assist in the preparation and organization of legal transaction documents including Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs)
Assist in the drafting and negotiation of critical project contracts, including site lease agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), easements, and property tax agreements

Benefits & Perks

market-competitive base salary

above-market variable compensation

equity-like ownership program

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan with immediate vesting and company match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)

open and self-managed paid time-off policy

hybrid work location policy supporting remote work part of the week

parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents

professional development and education assistance

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