talisman · 1 week ago
Project Finance Specialist
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expTalisman is a privately held renewable energy platform focused on the development, financing, and ownership of clean energy projects across North America. The Senior Analyst or Associate, Project Finance will support the firm's project and portfolio-level financing activities, working closely with senior team members to model transactions, prepare financing materials, and manage diligence processes.
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Hiring Manager
Akshay Caussy
Responsibilities
Build and maintain detailed project and portfolio-level financial models to support valuation, structuring, and sensitivity analyses
Incorporate partnership-flip, lease pass-through, and sale-leaseback structures for tax equity and debt financings
Model and assess merchant exposure, hedge structures, and other risk mitigants
Support execution of project-level and platform-level financing transactions, including debt, tax equity, and equity capital raises
Coordinate with lenders, tax equity investors, and advisors through diligence and closing processes
Assist in negotiation and review of key project documents (PPA, EPC, O&M, interconnection, etc.) to assess bankability and financial impacts
Conduct research on energy markets, pricing trends, and policy developments relevant to renewable energy finance
Track portfolio performance and financing metrics across active and pipeline projects
Prepare investor, lender, and board-level materials to support financing decisions
Partner with development, engineering, and asset management teams to evaluate project readiness and optimize capital structure
Support commercial negotiations by providing financial insights and risk assessments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master's in Finance preferred
2–5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, structured finance, or tax equity advisory
Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling; familiarity with VBA or Python a plus
Strong understanding of project finance concepts, capital stack mechanics, and financial due diligence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
MBA or Master's in Finance
Familiarity with VBA or Python
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.
Opportunity for long-term incentive participation based on performance and platform growth.
Company
talisman
About Us talisman is a workforce solutions partner advising the energy and infrastructure industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Abigail Clifford
Associate HR Business Partner
Andrew Harris
Founder / Managing Partner
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