About Elevate

At Elevate, we are deploying reliable energy solutions that power the communities we serve. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re enabling the future of energy, supporting massive digital and data center expansions and supporting a more resilient, electrified grid.

Elevate is where top talent meets real impact. We're a lean, mission-driven team accelerating the clean energy transition through bold, meaningful projects. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, have a seat at the table from day one, and help shape a company that’s building the future of power—fast. If you thrive in dynamic environments, value authenticity over fluff, and want your work to matter, Elevate is the place to be.

Position Summary 

The Senior Associate will play a key role on Elevate’s investments team, reporting to the VP of Investments. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining complex financial models, supporting project and corporate financing efforts, preparing materials for banks and investors, and managing due diligence processes. The role requires a high degree of financial and technical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to distill financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career professional with 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or similar, ideally with exposure to the power, renewables, or infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed project and corporate financial models to support decision-making and financing.

• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate investment opportunities and project economics.

• Support valuation, M&A, and strategic partnership analyses.

Transaction Support & External Engagement

• Prepare high-quality materials for lenders, investors, and counterparties, including presentations, investment memos, and financing packages.

• Manage and organize due diligence processes, including maintaining data rooms and responding to investor requests.

• Support ongoing relationships with financial institutions, rating agencies, and advisors.

Internal Financial Support

• Partner with development, engineering, and operations teams to evaluate project performance and financial implications.

• Provide timely, accurate analysis to support senior management in strategic decision-making.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting as needed.

Special Projects

• Contribute to ad hoc analyses in support of project development, acquisitions, or corporate strategy.

• Drive process improvements in modeling, reporting, and financial infrastructure.

Candidate Profile 

Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field; advanced degree or CFA a plus.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate finance.

• Exposure to power, renewables, or infrastructure sectors required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and analysis.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with data rooms and transaction processes a plus.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear takeaways.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with comfort presenting to senior executives and external stakeholders.

• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Competencies & Skillsets

• Communicates Effectively: Ability to present complex financial concepts with clarity and precision.

• Action Oriented: Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-stage environment; self-starter with strong initiative.

• Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and with external partners.

• Intellectually Curious: Demonstrates eagerness to learn, ask the right questions, and go deep into analysis.

• Integrity & Judgment: Makes sound, ethical decisions aligned with company values.

Why Join Us? 

Make a Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in accelerating the energy transition by contributing to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects—especially on complex brownfield and urban-constrained sites where innovation drives real-world results. 

Thrive in a Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a lean, agile team that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference. 

Grow with a Company on the Rise: Join at a pivotal moment as we scale from startup to growth stage. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and grow professionally alongside a company backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion. 

Compensation: The base compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000 per year, which represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the salary range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the candidate selected.

Employees in this role are also eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.

Elevate is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.