RWE AG
Director, Structured Finance
RWE AG, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The Structured Finance team is responsible for raising external project financing, primarily tax equity financing, for utility-scale renewable energy projects as a key contributor to RWE's growth and financial objectives. The ideal candidate has first-hand experience in marketing/origination with tax equity investors and leading renewable energy financing transactions. The
Director, Structured Finance
will have significant internal and external exposure given RWE’s growth targets.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 having a lead role on 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.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (required) with a background in business, finance, accounting, tax, or other analytical field.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 offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.We look forward to meeting you! Apply today.
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Director, Structured Finance
will have significant internal and external exposure given RWE’s growth targets.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 having a lead role on 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.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (required) with a background in business, finance, accounting, tax, or other analytical field.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 offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.We look forward to meeting you! Apply today.
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