Director, Structured Finance

RWE - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Director, Structured Finance will lead the marketing and origination of tax equity financing for utility-scale renewable energy projects, playing a crucial role in RWE's growth and financial objectives. This position requires significant internal and external engagement, focusing on maximizing returns and meeting strategic financial criteria through effective structuring and negotiation of financing transactions.

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 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 overall experience in financing modeling and 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 the 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 with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in renewable energy project financing in international markets.
• Familiarity with innovative financing structures and models.

Benefits

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