Financial Associate Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

About the team

Given the rapid growth of CoreWeave, and capital intensive nature of the infrastructure that we provide, we are building out a Strategic Financing team. The team will be focused on identifying the most effective and efficient way to finance CoreWeave and the infrastructure required to support our customers and the explosive growth of the AI industry. We require an analyst to help us with, among other things, modelling, presentations in power point form, research, analysis, etc.

What you will do

We are seeking a driven, collaborative, and analytically minded Strategic Financing Analyst to join our Strategic Financing team. The Analyst will work closely with members of the executive team to evaluate and execute financing solutions that span debt, equity, leasing, and structured capital—supporting everything from data center expansion to next-generation compute deployments.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, intellectually agile professional with 3+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management, or private credit. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, can independently navigate complex and unfamiliar situations, and brings a strategic mindset to problem-solving. With direct exposure to senior leadership, this role offers the opportunity to shape the capital strategy of one of the most dynamic infrastructure platforms in the AI ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, structure, and evaluate strategic financing initiatives to fund infrastructure investments, client contracts, and continued growth.
• Build and maintain sophisticated models across equity, debt, lease, and hybrid capital solutions, including scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate cost of capital and strategic fit.
• Assist in all phases of transaction execution support, including due diligence coordination, valuation, documentation, preparation of investor materials, term sheet analysis, etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, operations, and senior executives to ensure alignment and successful execution of deals
• Conduct in-depth analysis of capital markets trends, investor appetite, peer benchmarking, and emerging structures to inform capital strategy.

• Drive high-visibility special projects to propel the business forward.

Who you are:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other business major is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5+ year(s) of experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management, private credit or similar roles
• Advanced analytical skills with an ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on new ideas and concepts
• Excellent financial modeling and valuation skills, with a demonstrated track record of executing complicated financial analyses
• High level of self-sufficiency with proven success at self-teaching and a high intellectual motor
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Wondering if you're a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.

• You love partnering to design and execute innovative financing solutions that fuel growth, scale infrastructure, and support next-generation compute deployments.
• You're curious about capital markets dynamics, emerging financing structures, and new ways to optimize cost of capital across equity, debt, leasing, and hybrid solutions.
• You're an expert at building sophisticated financial models, structuring and evaluating transactions, and communicating insights clearly to senior leaders—helping to shape capital strategy and align stakeholders.

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $127,000 to $168,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).