2023 Analyst, Investment Banking, Renewable Energy
Company Overview:
CohnReznick Capital is a renewable energy investment bank providing industry-leading financial services to the sustainability sector. Since 2008, the firm has executed over 255 projects and corporate transactions for renewable energy assets, valued at over $38.1 billion in aggregate. CohnReznick Capital is wholly committed to the clean energy transition and delivers innovative solutions to financial institutions, infrastructure funds, strategic participants (IPPs and utilities), and global clean energy developers. CohnReznick Capital helps clients break through the dynamic and evolving sustainability sector by simplifying project finance, M&A, capital raising, and special situations. To learn more, please visit https://www.cohnreznickcapital.com, follow @CR_Capital on Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Job Summary:
As an Analyst, this candidate will work directly with mid to senior level management and report to a VP or Director on typical deal teams as assigned. The Analyst will take the lead on assigned modelling, presentations and other deliverables as needed. Other responsibilities will include participation in financial and business due diligence, pre-engagement planning and execution, and support Associate/Senior Associate with final deliverable development.
Responsibilities include:
· Create and maintain complex financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, trading comparables, tax equity structures and debt financing
· Participate in day-to-day deal execution, interacting with deal team members and potentially client teams, transaction counterparties and other advisors
· Assist clients in due diligence by coordinating the information flow, attending meetings between the parties, as well as reviewing and analyzing company information
· Work independently, producing high quality deliverables such as Confidential Investment Memorandums, Board materials and other presentation materials for use in tax equity financing and M&A transactions or client pitches
· Analyze and assist with tax equity structures
· Support due diligence process, including management of the virtual data room
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field; Master’s degree with emphasis in Finance or Economics preferred
· Must pass SIE, Series 79, and 63 exams within first six months of onboarding with firm
· Strategic business consulting, valuation, and/or investment banking experience preferred
· Renewable energy industry experience preferred
· Project finance experience preferred
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills
· Financial modeling experience required
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Solid organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to multitask
· Passion for renewable energy