Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid and distributed power generation, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S.
The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
The Director of Project Finance position, Reporting to Head of Project Finance and other Company partners, and will guide the Company in sourcing and managing of investment projects, equity and debt financing, as well as analyzing different markets to invest in.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating the strategy and executing the plan to raise warehouse debt, term debt, tax equity and/or loan funding capital to support growth in the utility scale business.
- Interface with debt and equity investors in the solar space - source, negotiate and close tax equity and loan commitments.
- Lead finance transactions, negotiations, due diligence, and modeling.
- Work with existing capital providers to effectively structure the capitalization of solar assets.
- Develop and maintain successful relationships with financing parties, including tax equity investors, lenders, project investors and others.
- Lead or assist on evaluating M&A opportunities and Closing/Negotiating Purchase and Sale Opportunities
- Lead detailed financial analysis of various financing options and drive selection and execution of preferred approach, with strong focus on timing, budget, and ability to find solutions.
- Manage corporate finance compliance requirements including budgets, cash flow forecasts and other quarterly reporting requirements.
- Play a key team role, collaborate with strategic investors, and present associated materials.
- Be a manager for more junior finance people and lead by example, both in knowledge and work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years experience in solar and/or energy project finance, renewable energy, or investment banking.
- Minimum Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or related; Masters preferred.
- Expertise with the solar development process, capital requirements and various tax equity structures such as Inverted Lease and Partnership Flip.
- Proven track record for leading successful transactions and closings under tight deadlines.
- Active network and relationships with tax equity and debt providers in the solar space.
- Expertise in financial modeling (cash flow forecasts, project scenarios analysis, project risk and return) and documentation (management of relevant financial closing documentation, leading due diligence and supporting team during commercial negotiations).
- Expertise and understanding of relevant tax and GAAP regulations, contractual matters and analytical models
Key Attributes for Success
- Detail-oriented, highly organized
- Customer Relationship Management
- Strategic thinker
- Creativity in problem solving
- Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets
- Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
Location Miami, FL
Travel Up to 25% travel as needed
Job Level Director - no direct reports
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
