Senior Manager, Capital Markets - Scout Clean Energy

As Scout’s Capital Markets Senior Manager, you will play an integral role in capital raising activities for our growing portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects. We expect a high volume of transactions in the next 3-5 years and are expanding the team to support that growth. 

In this position, you will play a key role in project finance, corporate finance, and capital recycling transactions. Your work will include a combination of engagement with capital providers (debt, tax equity, and equity), transaction development and execution, and collaboration with teams across the organization. Your deal-oriented mindset will enable you to craft optimal capital solutions, identify and manage diligence risks, and efficiently drive transactions to close – all while integrating the Scout Values in the way you work and relate to others. 

Key duties in your role will include the following: 

• Own transactions across the investment lifecycle – from origination to due diligence, definitive documentation, and deal closing. 
• Develop compelling transaction marketing materials for distribution to prospective lenders and investors. 
• Analyze and negotiate term sheets and proposals to support recommendations for optimal financing structures to senior management. 
• Oversee transaction models for debt, tax equity, and other equity processes. 
• Oversee transaction due diligence and interface with external financing parties and consultants. 
• Develop and manage relationships with external counsel, advisors, and providers of debt, tax equity, and equity capital to optimize our project financings. 
• Drive on-time conclusion of approval and closing processes by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Complete other duties as assigned.  

You will report to the Associate Director of Project Finance / Capital Markets. You will be a tight-knit and efficient group that collaborates effectively to execute transactions. Our team’s work style requires both collaborative and independent work at all levels; the Senior Manager would engage in a combination of doing work independently and overseeing the work of others, growing into a manager for junior associates. 

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field. 
• 6+ years of relevant experience in renewables investment banking and/or the renewable energy industry, with a focus on tax equity and debt structures. Experience in utility-scale renewable energy finance (> 80 MW per project) is preferred. 

• Experience in closing renewables capital markets transactions (tax equity, project debt, corporate debt, M&A). 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Independent learner who can quickly apply lessons learned in one area to all other work areas. 
• Self-motivator with exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and deliver top-quality work product in multiple areas without direct supervision. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• High emotional IQ – strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties. 
• Authorized to work in the United States. 

Location 

Scout prefers Denver/Boulder-based candidates (current location or open to future relocation). Scout also invites applications from candidates with a U.S.-based location who are willing to travel to Boulder for at least one week per month in addition to other business-related travel. 

Scout Values 

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission. 
• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals. 
• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members. 
• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult. 
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills. 
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems. 

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups  

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.   

Invitation to Veterans  

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.  

Benefits

Target base salary: $150,000-$175,000. Negotiable for the right candidate.   

Attractive bonus potential.  

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.