Investment Analyst

Finance Chicago, Illinois


Description

Investment Analyst
Who We Are
Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets.  We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition.  
 
About the Role
The Investment Analyst will be instrumental in developing and managing the financial models for our renewable energy projects, as well as monitoring market trends to help support key financial decisions.
  • Develop a strong understanding of development, construction, and operational inputs to the model
  • Run kickoff meetings with internal SME’s to gather project inputs to build out the assumption book
  • Create a financial model for each project from the start of the development process through the financial close. Including building the initial base case and stress testing throughout the development process
  • Model various financial structures, including tax equity and debt, across multiple different regions and markets.
  • Present recommendations to leadership and internal stakeholders, including identifying project economic or financial risks, advise on investment structures and expected investment returns
  • Explain project economics and risks in review committees, and prepare the financial analysis required for the Investment Committee
  • Macroeconomic analysis, including interest rate trends, treasury trading, impacts of tax law change, and broader market trends. Provide a succinct quarterly summary to the team to support investment decisions.
  • Monitor and document activity in the power markets, M&A transactions, and financing to identify trends and ensure accurate valuations 
 
About You
  • You are a recent grad with strong analytic skills and a high level of intellectual curiosity. You can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, constantly collaborating with various internal and external teams.
  • Undergraduate degree in finance, engineering, or economics. A graduate degree is a plus
  • Prior experience building or working on financial models
  • Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills  
  • Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects 
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills 
  • Ability to collaborate and work independently  
  • A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don’t match these qualifications 100%.
Nova Clean Energy is Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
 
Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to [email protected] so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.