Strata Clean Energy · 1 week ago
Sr. Associate, Commercial Investments
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expStrata Clean Energy is seeking a highly analytical and experienced financial professional to lead their underwriting practices for renewable energy investments across the United States. The role involves shaping investment strategy, mentoring junior professionals, and driving financial excellence in a fast-growing sector.
Renewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the financial underwriting of renewable energy projects, including solar and storage assets
Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to assess investment viability, risk, and return profiles
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, legal, engineering) to ensure accurate inputs and assumptions
Provide financial modeling and strategic input for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) RFP responses for development-stage assets
Collaborate with development, legal, and commercial teams to align financial assumptions with project strategy and market dynamics
Support M&A activities including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and integration planning
Develop valuation models and investment memos for acquisition opportunities in the renewable energy space
Build and manage detailed project finance models incorporating tax equity, debt structures, and cash flow waterfalls
Conduct sensitivity analyses, scenario planning, and valuation assessments to support investment decisions
Train, mentor, and oversee junior investment professionals in financial modeling, underwriting standards, and best practices
Establish and document underwriting guidelines and model templates to ensure consistency and quality
Support senior leadership in deal structuring, investor presentations, and capital raising efforts
Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and financial innovations impacting renewable energy investments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial modeling and underwriting for renewable energy investments in the U.S
Deep understanding of project finance, tax equity structures, and renewable energy market dynamics
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and team development
Organized and process driven
Preferred
MBA or CFA
Experience with VBA, Python, or financial modeling software
Company
Strata Clean Energy
Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (3)
2023 (5)
2022 (1)
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2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$859M2024-02-21Debt Financing· $559M
2023-11-06Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
Bob Schaffeld
President
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