A fast-growing sustainable energy organization is partnering with JustinBradley in their search for an experienced Director of Project Finance Development. Established in 2015, this organization’s mission is to develop zero-carbon energy solutions and deploy renewable energy technology around the world.

The Director of Project Finance Development will help secure the capital needed to build, own and operate the solutions that the company deploys around the world. The Director of Project Finance Development will leverage their existing network and look to build relationships with funding partners around the world. This position will report to the CFO and bring demonstrated success in project finance and debt and/or equity fundraising for complex energy projects.

What’s attractive for the right candidate:

• An organization that exemplifies passion for addressing climate change and commitment to creating a sustainable world
• An ambitious Executive Team that seeks collaboration and new perspectives
• A culture that prioritizes accountability, flexibility and positive social impact

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Raise debt and equity as needed to finance the construction of multiple clean energy projects throughout the world is sizes ranging from $25 million up to $500 million.
• Develop and implement fundraising plans, including identifying potential investors and funding sources, strategically targeting them, preparing support documents, conducting due diligence, negotiate term sheets and facilitating closings.
• Create and maintain financial models to assess project viability, support decision-making.
• Prepare detailed Project Information Memorandums (PIMs) outlining project details, key contractual elements, and financial projections.
• Collaborate with project managers, banks, and financial institutions.
• Establish and manage special purpose vehicles (SPVs) required for projects:
• Monitor project costs, identify budget variances, and conduct financial reviews of project performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, including cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments.

Highlighted Qualifications:

• Strong background in finance, typically with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA
• 10+ years of relevant experience in banking or the financial services industry, including experience in Project Finance with over $100M in capital raised over multiple projects throughout the world.
• Extensive knowledge of project finance structures, documentation, and fundraising techniques.
• Established relationships with project finance sources throughout the world, especially in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The sources should include equity investors, debt financers, development banks, sovereign funds, and other bilateral institutions.
• International project finance experience
• Experience within renewable energy, utilities, or energy transition markets