Overview:
Our client within the energy industry is seeking a strong Investment Banking Analyst to join their growing leadership team. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team of professionals focused on capital markets activities and growth initiatives. The Associate will interface with members of the senior management team, key finance and business leaders, portfolio company management and important outside service providers (banks, lenders, investors, credit rating agencies, accounting and legal advisors).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead execution of debt and tax equity financings, including overseeing the model, managing all deliverables and diligence efforts, and serving as a key point of contact with investors, legal advisors and consultants to achieve financial close.
- Assist in developing and negotiating term sheets, credit agreements and other finance documents for new debt and tax equity financings.
- Coordinate with the corporate development and construction teams to ensure construction and term financings are properly suited to development and construction timelines and funding requirements are well understood.
- Assist in developing financing strategies for presentation to senior management.
- Support the Manager & VP of Investments on projects to enhance financial management of the organization
- Provide coaching to team members to foster their development.
- Contribute to a flexible, dynamic, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude.
Skills and Experiences:
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent.
- 2+ years of previous experience in project finance or investment banking.
- Fluency in financial modeling and familiarity with tax equity and debt structures.
- Experience in renewables.
- Recognized professional designation (CFA, CPA) preferred; and
- Existing relationships with financial institutions considered an asset.
- Strong leadership skills, including a strong sense of personal ownership, commitment, and accountability.
- Ability to balance delegation with being “hands on” in both documentation and modelling.
- High level of proficiency in Excel and Power Point and strong financial modeling skills.
- Well organized and ability to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, effective with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Able to meet multiple objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.
Personal Attributes:
- Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
- Ability to work autonomously with little direction
- Ability to upward manage hiring manager overseeing project delivery
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
WHY IMAGINE?
Imagine’s accounting & finance team is made up of senior-level industry veterans who are experienced in working in industry and public accounting. We’ve done the audits, managed compliance with new regulations, and navigated mergers, integrations and other demanding projects.
We have direct relationships with hiring managers, so you can expect that we proactively market your skill-set to prospective clients that we mutually agree make sense—promoting your strengths to our client relationships.