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Project Finance Manager

NexampChicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!
This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we’re looking for:


Nexamp is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Finance Manager to help drive the company’s development and financing strategy. Reporting to the Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing Nexamp’s strategy to expand its portfolio of renewable energy projects across multiple verticals. In collaboration with Nexamp’s Organic Development and Channel Development teams, the Manager will be instrumental in developing new market models to formulate and execute on a proactive growth strategy.The Manager of Project Finance will serve as a key player in Nexamp’s project value chain and financing capabilities, working closely with internal teams such as Legal, Development, and Construction, to secure third-party financing for Nexamp’s portfolio of projects.

This individual will also mentor and develop a group of talented associates and analysts, all focused on building a best-in-class asset base for long-term management and ownership. You will be hybrid out of the Chicago or Boston office.

What you’ll do: 


  • Develop and refine dynamic project and portfolio-level financial models to support the growth of Nexamp’s renewable energy portfolio, which includes distributed generation and utility-scale photovoltaic and battery storage assets.
  • Play a critical role in managing project and portfolio-level risks, ensuring that financial hurdle rates are met, construction and other milestones are identified, and key development objectives are successfully completed.
  • Assist in the execution of tax equity and debt transactions by supporting all phases of the financing process. This includes conducting thorough financial analysis and due diligence, preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with key business unit leaders to provide detailed insights that inform tactical and strategic planning across all areas of Nexamp’s development business.
  • Mentor and guide a team of analysts and associates, fostering the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of dynamic and complex project- and portfolio-level financial models for the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
  • Work closely with Nexamp’s Construction, Community Solar, and Development teams to optimize financing solutions and maximize project value.
  • Identify and develop value propositions by leveraging a deep understanding of financial incentive programs in key target markets.
  • Represent Nexamp with the highest level of professionalism in all interactions with investors, partners, and vendors, ensuring that the company’s financial and project goals are clearly communicated and executed.
  • Lead the development of investment theses and value propositions for ad hoc projects and strategic investment opportunities, supporting Nexamp’s long-term growth objectives

What you’ll bring:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in solar project finance/capital markets.
  • Tax equity and back-leverage debt financing modeling.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Superior organizational and time management skills, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Experience in renewables, energy, or infrastructure preferred, but not required.
  • Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization. 
  • Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry. 
  • Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.


At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.


You’ll love working here because: 


Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $130,000 - $160,000.

In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization.

We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Life at Nexamp

Nexamp’s management team combines expertise in power generation and marketing, renewable energy project development, project finance, EPC, and O&M, as well as extensive experience in regulatory and other financial fields. This strong diversity of leadership experience ensures that Nexamp brings quality solar projects on line and builds long-term value for our clients, partners, and investors.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Passionate about clean energy: The candidate is enthusiastic about contributing towards a future where energy is clean, simple, and accessible for all. This passion indicates that the company culture likely values sustainability and environmental responsibility.2. Diverse teamwork: The candidate highlights their experience working with teams from various backgrounds, suggesting that Nexamp fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration among diverse employees.3. Mission-driven approach: The candidate's desire to contribute towards a clean energy future indicates that the company likely has a strong mission and purpose driving its operations and decision-making processes.4. Experience in business development roles within the renewable energy sector: This experience suggests that Nexamp values expertise in the industry, with an emphasis on identifying new market opportunities and fostering relationships with customers and stakeholders.5. Innovative strategies for growth: The candidate's previous role involved driving growth through innovative approaches, indicating that Nexamp likely encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking in its business development efforts.6. Collaboration with cross-functional teams: The candidate's experience working on projects involving multiple departments suggests that the company values collaboration across different areas of expertise to achieve common goals.7. Fast-paced work environment: The previous role at GreenTech Solutions involved a fast-paced setting, indicating that Nexamp likely maintains an energetic and dynamic atmosphere in its business development department.8. Leadership skills: As the candidate successfully led their team into new markets resulting in significant growth, this suggests that Nexamp values strong leadership qualities within its organization.9. Commitment to diversity and inclusion: The candidate is drawn to Nexamp's commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace, indicating that the company likely prioritizes equal opportunity employment and fostering an environment where all employees feel valued.10. Flexibility in working arrangements: The candidate expresses interest in remote or hybrid work environments, suggesting that Nexamp values flexibility for its employees while maintaining effective collaboration among team members.

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