About us:

BlueWave's mission is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy. As a pioneering renewable energy company that develops and owns solar and battery storage projects, BlueWave has a long track record of success and is developing several gigawatts of solar and battery storage projects throughout the United States to ensure our grid is reliable and efficient in a clean energy future. BlueWave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best in the World" in Governance.

About the role:

BlueWave is seeking an experienced, reliable Associate with strong financial modelling capabilities to join its Project Finance team. This position reports directly to BlueWave’s Managing Director of Project Finance, and is responsible for building, operating, and interpreting financial models in ISO NE, NYISO, and other markets to support BlueWave’s goals. The Project Finance Associate is based in Boston. The role also requires engagement with providers of capital including construction debt, term debt, and tax equity.

What you'll do:

• Build, own, and operate project level financial models across BlueWave’s standalone storage and solar + storage portfolio
• Support project acquisition processes and assume lead responsibility for financial modelling of such opportunities
• Produce analyses from those financial models to optimize returns, support decision making in the project development team, and support project financing activities
• Support developers and the executive team in assessing offtake, financing, and structuring opportunities
• Provide continuity of support through construction and into operations and transferring financial models to the asset management team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-5 years of renewable energy project finance experience, preferably at an investment bank, or equivalent experience in infrastructure finance
• Renewable energy transaction experience and familiarity with tax equity and debt structured finance
• Demonstrated deep financial modelling skillset; advanced Excel
• Demonstrated capability to understand and analyze complex financial problems and find innovative solutions
• Highly numerate, with strong writing and communication skills, particularly in communicating financial concepts and analysis
• Methodical and detail minded
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with various teams across the business

Preferred:

• Experience and familiarity with renewable energy financing structures including tax equity
• Acquisitions/ Investment experience in the renewable energy industry

Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, licenses/certifications, essential job duties, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

Benefits:

BlueWave provides employees with a robust benefits package, including unlimited paid time off, dedicated volunteer days, a commuting stipend, cell phone reimbursement, "Summer Fridays," and 13 paid holidays. In addition, we offer a 401(k) and Roth 401(k) option with company match, subsidized health, dental, and vision plans, as well as HSA & FSA plans, life insurance, and long/short-term disability.

Inclusion at BlueWave:

As a mission-driven B Corp, as environmentalists, and as humans, we hold ourselves accountable to creating a workforce that celebrates diversity on our team and within our communities. Our inclusive culture and core values inspire us to develop more innovative, bolder solutions to support our customers and partners in the solar industry. When you join BlueWave, you join a collaborative team doing all that we can to be transparent, sustainable and inclusive as we fight for our shared vision of protecting the planet.

BlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will do so by actively seeking to hire and promote diverse individuals throughout the company. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

BlueWave’s People Team manages all recruitment and hiring activities at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes will only be accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if there is a signed agreement in place AND if the People Team has authorized external recruiting assistance for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of BlueWave. BlueWave is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.