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Department: Structured Finance

Reporting to: VP/Director, Structured Finance

Location: Hybrid — based in Austin, Denver, or San Francisco. Remote employees will not be considered.

The Structured Finance team is committed to helping Lightsource bp finance and commercialize utility‑scale renewable energy projects. We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical Senior Manager, Structured Finance to join a dynamic and high‑performing team supporting substantial deal flow across our U.S. platform.

This is a hybrid role based in Austin, Denver, or San Francisco, and we are especially interested in candidates who are energized by working collaboratively across a fast‑paced, transaction‑oriented environment.

• Support negotiations with financing counterparties for solar and energy storage assets, including tax equity, construction debt, term debt, and other financial products
• Perform all aspects of transaction execution, including project marketing, establishment of financing terms, investor due diligence, modeling, management of outside consultants, and closing
• Provide guidance to other groups within Lightsource bp with respect to structuring project issues as they relate to financing
• Review models on behalf of the origination group for soundness of assumptions, modeling, and results
• Prepare investment committee presentations at key milestones in the project lifecycle, including term sheet execution and financial close
• Work with junior staff to maintain and refine the company’s financial model suite through continuous improvement
• Closely follow industry trends and competitors, including deal flow and transactions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams

• Outstanding financial modeling skills and general fluency in Excel‑based analyses; a modeling assessment will be administered as part of the interview process
• Detailed knowledge of key commercial and legal deal points with respect to construction financing, term financing, tax equity, and tax credit transfer transactions
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of U.S. power markets
• Fluency in Excel‑based financial models; knowledge of VBA a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and partner with colleagues across multiple office locations

• 4–6 years of project finance experience in a transactional role, preferably working for a renewable energy development company, financial advisor, investment bank, or other transactional/closing‑oriented role performing detailed financial analyses
• Tangible experience supporting or running project finance transactions in the energy or infrastructure space; ideally with substantial exposure to live tax equity and tax credit transactions
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a quantitative field; MBA or CFA preferred

• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of work
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work across multiple cross‑functional stakeholders on tight timelinesAble to adapt quickly to changing and competing priorities and assignments
• Demonstrated ability to assess issues, generate a plan of action, and communicate with stakeholders to build consensus
• Comfortable working in a hybrid office environment and maintaining strong collaboration across locations

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Base salary: $160,000 to $180,000 annually
• Annual bonus: 25%
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for U.S. team members starting on day one
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually, plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution
• Hybrid working environment with team members working from our Austin, Denver, or San Francisco offices
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100
• Monthly commuter benefit of up to $150
• Lifestyle Savings Account and more

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status, or disability status.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to Lightsource bp’s recruiting process, including accessing the job application, completing required assessments, or participating in telephone screenings or interviews. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.