Associate – Sustainable Investments

over 2 years ago
Full time role
Annapolis, MD, US... more
Annapolis, MD, US... more

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Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI) focuses on making investments in climate change solutions by providing capital to the leading companies in ...

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Job Description

THE COMPANY
Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI) is the first U.S. public company solely dedicated to investments in climate change solutions, providing capital to leading companies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets. Hannon Armstrong's core purpose is to make climate-positive investments with superior risk-adjusted returns. For more information, please visit www.hannonarmstrong.com. Follow Hannon Armstrong on LinkedIn and Twitter @HannonArmstrong.
THE ROLE
Hannon Armstrong is currently seeking an associate with structured financing experience to join our team in Annapolis, MD.  This individual will work in the Investment Group with the Structured Investment Team in building and managing HASI’s sustainable investment portfolio. The core responsibilities of the role will include supporting transaction execution, including supporting negotiations, analyzing and creating financial models, completing due diligence, reconciling financial documentation for transaction execution, supporting business development activities, and participating in ongoing portfolio asset management. 

RESPONSIBILITES

  • Investing Activities 
  •  Support transaction and due diligence processes for debt/equity investments and acquisition activity, including analyzing terms in underlying project agreements which may impact economic returns (i.e. operating agreements, financing agreements, and power offtake agreements)
  •  Build and manage financing models, including underlying project operating pro formas, to analyze and structure investments and evaluate the associated risks
  •  Work closely with cross-functional finance team (Investment Group, accounting, and engineering) to develop appropriate assumptions for project investment models.
  •  Build and manage portfolio models, incorporating underlying project/partnership models
  •  Develop and understand portfolio diversification or concentration considerations to evaluate and manage the associated risks
  •  Work closely with the Investment Group in all facets of investment execution, from initial qualification evaluation, term sheet development, internal investment proposal, due diligence, and documentation closing
  
  • Portfolio Management
  • Work closely with the members of the Portfolio Management and risk management teams to provide specific investment expertise to assist in commercial decision making relating to portfolio assets

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Very strong MS Excel financial modeling and data mining skills, with demonstrable experience developing and managing complex financial models
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Relevant industry experience in energy, banking, tax equity/equity investing, consulting or the energy/utilities sector
  • Familiarity with energy project finance transactions and documentation
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (to include listening)
  • Dependable and reliable, excellent at taking initiative, can work independently without close supervision, and be a supportive team member
  • Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

EDUCATION AND PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution; CFA and/or MBA preferred
  • At least 2 years of experience in finance in the sustainable energy sectors, ideally including tax equity partnerships, project finance and structured debt or equity finance
  • Experience in modelling, ideally involving structured debt and equity investments, including intimate knowledge of tax equity partnership flip and lease models for wind and solar assets
  • Demonstrable experience with renewable energy project underwriting and transaction document negotiation

COMPENSATION

  • Salary commensurate with experience

TO APPLY

  • Please visit www.hannonarmstrong.com to submit an application for this position. Select the Careers tab from the homepage and then click on View Current Job Openings
  • Candidates must show proof of full vaccination prior to joining the Hannon Armstrong team
EEO STATEMENT
The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment.  Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any employee, intern, or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding staffing, selection, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position.  

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