Job Opportunity:
The primary objective of this position is to spearhead the development of renewable energy projects, fostering strategic partnerships with industry experts and identifying lucrative investment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and Team Management: Lead a team of finance professionals in a fast-paced environment, promoting collaboration and innovation.
* Investment Strategy Development: Design and execute comprehensive investment strategies to identify, evaluate, and acquire renewable energy projects in targeted global markets.
* Financial Analysis and Due Diligence: Conduct thorough financial analysis and rigorous due diligence to assess the viability, risks, and returns of potential investments.
* Stakeholder Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project developers, financial institutions, and government agencies.
* Industry Knowledge: Stay abreast of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, policy changes, and technological advancements in the renewable energy sector to inform investment decisions.
* Portfolio Management: Monitor the performance of renewable energy assets, optimize portfolio performance, and identify opportunities for growth and diversification.
* Negotiations and Deal Execution: Facilitate negotiations and execute complex financing and transactions for renewable energy projects, focusing on structuring deals and managing contracts.
* Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
* Financial Acumen: Create robust financial modeling and analyses, develop valuation methods, structure financial arrangements, and assess risk management strategies.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, CFA, CAIA) preferred.
* 8+ years of relevant experience from a Bank or an Asset Management Firm.
* Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
* Demonstrable experience in renewable project development, investment banking, capital markets, private equity in international and domestic markets.
* Proven experience with private equity investment processes, including deal sourcing, comprehensive due diligence, and investment execution, specifically within renewable energy project portfolios.
* Extensive experience globally in structuring and financing renewable energy projects across various sectors, including solar energy, wind power, biomass, hydroelectricity, and emerging technologies like energy storage and green hydrogen.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial concepts and valuation methodologies.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex ideas.
* Demonstrated commitment to being trained and developed as a leader, and to training and developing a team with integrity and transparent communication.
* Ability to manage and facilitate multiple projects concurrently.
* Organized with the ability to effectively communicate instructions and requests to the team.
* Exceptional customer service with an investor focus.
* Must be coachable, authentic, easy to work with, and a collaborative team member.
* Must have the grit and agility necessary to thrive in a start-up environment.
* Willingness to train, develop, and support a global leadership team, and effectively work with people of all nationalities, languages, and cultures in a totally remote environment across various time zones.
* Exceptional commitment to integrity, delivering outcomes on time, and resolving breakdowns to meet project promises.
* Possession for and dedication to the transformation of communities on a world scale.
* Demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the company.
* Ability to travel locally and internationally to various countries, sometimes for extended periods.