Director, Structured Finance

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

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 supporting RWE's growth and financial objectives, and the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marketing and origination with tax equity investors, as well as leading renewable energy financing transactions. The role involves significant internal and external exposure, aligning with RWE's ambitious growth targets in the renewable energy sector. In this position, 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 Director will lead the evaluation of financing options, structuring, negotiation, and due diligence for tax equity transactions. This includes managing various workstreams necessary for executing financing transactions, such as 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 role requires a strategic approach, with the ability to apply creative thinking to solve complex problems. The Director will work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams, demonstrating effective communication skills through strong written and presentation abilities. The position is designed for a motivated self-starter who is goal-oriented and possesses strong problem-solving capabilities, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy finance landscape.

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 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

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance