Director, Structured Finance

RWE - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Director of Structured Finance at RWE Clean Energy, LLC plays a pivotal role in the finance and controlling functional area, focusing on raising external project financing, particularly tax equity financing, for utility-scale renewable energy projects. This position is crucial for RWE's growth and financial objectives, requiring a candidate with extensive experience in marketing and origination with tax equity investors, as well as a proven track record in leading renewable energy financing transactions. The Director will engage with both internal and external stakeholders, reflecting RWE's ambitious growth targets in the renewable energy sector. In this role, the Director will direct marketing and origination activities with tax equity investors and tax credit buyers, ensuring that RWE maximizes its returns while meeting strategic and financial criteria. The responsibilities include leading the evaluation of financing options, structuring, negotiating, and conducting due diligence for tax equity transactions. The Director will manage various workstreams necessary for executing financing transactions, which includes structuring the economics of the transaction, negotiating deal documentation, and overseeing diligence management. Additionally, the Director will provide coaching and development to junior team members and recommend process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. The position also involves assisting with various internal ad hoc projects, contributing to the overall success of the finance team and RWE's mission to transition to renewable energy. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, creative problem-solving abilities, and strong project management skills, enabling them to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables effectively. This role is not only about financial acumen but also about fostering relationships and building a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct marketing and origination activities with tax equity investors and tax credit buyers
• Lead evaluation of financing options to maximize RWE returns and meet other key strategic and financial criteria
• Lead the structuring, negotiation and due diligence for tax equity transactions
• Manage various workstreams necessary to successfully execute financing transactions, including having a lead role on structuring the economics of the transaction, negotiating deal documentation, and diligence management
• Provide coaching and development to junior members in the team
• Recommend and lead process improvement initiatives
• Assist with various internal ad hoc projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, accounting, tax, or other analytical field (required)
• MBA or similar postgraduate degree is considered a plus
• Minimum 12 years of experience overall in roles with emphasis on financing modeling and financing renewable energy projects or similar infrastructure
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience in the US renewable energy industry with a focus on tax equity financing
• Advanced level knowledge of renewable energy project economics (specifically wind, solar, or storage) and related incentive systems
• Advanced level knowledge of tax equity partnership flip structures, funding models, and agreements along with experience in negotiating such agreements
• Experience in marketing and building relationships with tax equity investors and originating tax equity financings
• Strategic approach with ability to apply creative thinking to solve complex problems
• Team player with a proactive mindset to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Effective communicator with strong written and presentation skills
• Strong project management and organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Short-term incentives for eligible employees in addition to salary