ENGIE North America Inc. · 12 hours ago
Capital Markets Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $271K/yr
10+ years expENGIE North America Inc. is a leader in the Zero-Carbon Transition, focusing on renewable and efficient energy solutions. The Capital Markets Director will oversee valuation and risk analysis for new projects, lead M&A and project financing transactions, and manage a team of financial professionals to optimize capital allocation across the Group.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy StorageGreen BuildingOil and GasPower GridRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Originate, structure, and execute project finance transactions enabling the development, construction, and operations of DG solar battery storage in the U.S. This will include loan facilities, tax equity partnerships, tax credit transfer transactions, construction loans, term loans, and LoCs
Coordinate response to due diligence on individual or portfolio financings, working closely with the development, engineering, and legal teams to respond to investor inquiries in a timely manner
Perform valuation and financial analysis for investments/divestments in compliance with AIFA methodologies and advise executive level committees on the economics, financial viability and risk/reward of the proposal. Oversee or assist in providing the valuation parameters, financials, and financial risk analysis as required in the investment approval process
Actively support the commercial process by providing timely insights and advice on the economics and financials of commercial opportunities
Lead the financial structuring on new business development projects and recommend best financing strategy, based on extensive experience of the current banking market, capital markets, Tax equity and other sources of funds
Structure, negotiate and execute project financing, Tax Equity and equity sell-down transactions, in accordance with best practices of AIFA
Actively build and manage the interactions with multiple external parties on a transaction such as lenders, financial partners, financial advisors, tax and accounting advisors, technical consultants, lawyers and internal stakeholders to bring transactions to conclusion in challenging environments
Assist the project development team and assist in the negotiation of non-financing related major project agreements (Including but not limited to equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements), ensuring the bankability of the project as a whole, on a non or limited recourse basis
Manage a team of financial advisors and analysts, in particular being responsible for the overall workload management, proper resource allocation, training, development and support of all members of the team, setting of annual objectives and performance review of direct reports and recruitment of new staff in the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in which you completed courses in Finance, Economics, Engineering or other related disciplines
You have obtained, or are working towards, a professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or an equivalent)
Minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant experience conducting energy industry M&A and project finance transactions at an investment bank, private equity fund or strategic energy company
Broad power industry expertise, including working in retail, energy services, renewables, storage and / or generation markets
Experience leading tax equity, project financing, and M&A transactions in the Distributed Solar and Storage (DSS) energy sector
Strong understanding of all aspects of project finance and M&A processes, experience in negotiating transaction documentation, and exposure to structuring and closing transactions
Proven track record in financing Community Solar, C&I Solar, and BESS projects in the U.S. market
Established a network of investors, lenders, and financial partners in the renewable energy sector
Experience with valuation and analysis of complex investment structures specifically related to centralized or distributed renewables generation and storage projects
Strong understanding of US electricity markets, underlying fundamental drivers and merchant risks faced by renewables and storage projects
Thorough understanding of accounting topics and tax structures
Demonstrated analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling
Ability to think strategically and to synthetize complex information
Strong leadership qualities, people management skills and ability to coach, support and motivate team members
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills, with the ability to structure complex transactions
Presence and interpersonal credibility to manage key financial stakeholders, banks, financial institutions, advisors, internal stakeholders, and partners
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
ESPP
Generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
Supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits
Company
ENGIE North America Inc.
ENGIE North America Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1B2024-02-28Debt Financing· $1B
2017-05-01Undisclosed
2017-02-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Eric De Caluwé
Managing Director of Energy Storage, Hydrogen, & Generation (CEO ENGIE Flexible Generation NorAm)
Ram Rao
CTO, Flexible Generation
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