Baker Tilly - Chicago, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
10,001+ employees

About the position

The Senior Underwriter position within Baker Tilly Capital, LLC's Development Community Advisory - Capital Formation ("DCA") team offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team within our FINRA Broker-Dealer. This role is designed for a valued business advisor who will deliver industry-focused financial services to energy and infrastructure clients. Baker Tilly Capital is a Boutique Investment Bank that specializes in Tax Credits, Mergers & Acquisitions, capital sourcing, project finance, and corporate advisory. With a proven track record of financing over 1,000 tax credit transactions and more than $20 billion in tax credits, including programs such as 45Q, New Markets Tax Credit, Affordable Housing, Historic Tax Credits, and Opportunity Zones, we are well-positioned to leverage our experience and investor base in the clean energy sector. As part of the Energy Team, which is currently comprised of 45 professionals, you will play a crucial role in helping companies navigate the significant energy transition from traditional energy sources to clean energy and decarbonization. Your responsibilities will include developing and financing key energy infrastructure projects, working closely with practice area leadership to serve clients who are at the forefront of this transition. This position not only offers the chance to contribute to the firm's success but also provides an upward career trajectory, flexibility in work arrangements, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership who are genuinely invested in your professional development. In this role, you will immerse yourself in the energy sector, gaining insights into the companies, technologies, and systems that deliver energy resources. You will customize detailed financial models tailored to specific deal structures, which may involve a variety of technologies and the integration of multiple tax credit programs, government incentives, and non-traditional financing options. Additionally, you will assist in securing financing and equity sources for transactions, negotiate financing agreements, and support acquisition, preservation, disposition, and recapitalization strategies for owners of energy asset portfolios. Your expertise will also extend to various aspects of transactions involving federal tax, including preparing relevant application materials and structuring the monetization of tax credits to assist clients effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver industry-focused financial services to energy and infrastructure clients.
  • Customize detailed financial models for deal-specific structuring elements and circumstances.
  • Assist in securing financing and equity sources for transactions.
  • Negotiate financing agreements from various sources.
  • Support acquisition, preservation, disposition, and recapitalization strategies for energy asset portfolios.
  • Prepare relevant application materials for federal tax transactions.
  • Structure monetization of tax credits to help clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in underwriting, finance, or investment banking, preferably in the energy sector.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop complex financial models.
  • Experience with tax credit programs and government incentives.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in business administration or finance.
  • Experience with clean energy projects and financing.
  • Familiarity with federal tax regulations and compliance.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
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