Compensation Overview

What you’ll do

• Assist in origination activities and tracking of potential investment opportunities in North America
• Evaluate new opportunities, considering returns in the context of identified risks, how these can be managed, and other mitigating factors. Opportunities will be either asset-level or platform investments but we expect a strong focus on core renewable generation (e.g. wind, solar, storage) 
• Analyze, own and maintain complex financial models which will include tax equity funding and back leverage facilities 
• Manage due diligence processes for transactions (including managing third party financial, legal, market and technical due diligence providers)
• Prepare investment papers detailing new opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of transaction documents including reviewing and assisting negotiations of contractual terms
• Support on arranging tax equity funding and project finance as required which will include management of tax equity sponsors, lenders, and their advisors
• Support on fundraising materials (presentation and financial models) as required to bring in new sources of US capital 
• Provide assistance on portfolio valuation, asset management and reporting process to investors

What you’ll need

• Keen interest in the renewable energy sector in North America with a focus on the United States
• Prior experience, ideally in a renewable energy or infrastructure transaction role, from an investment bank, project finance lender, a fund manager, industrial or in a corporate finance team at one of the big 4 accountants
• Strong analytical and Excel financial modelling skills, including VBA
• Understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax skills and an ability to read financial statements confidently
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment
• An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and severity, and communicate risk mitigation strategies
• Commercial mindset, able to understand and communicate the impact of commercial positions on potential investments and the potential to own increasing degrees of decision making over time
• A self starter with tenacity, initiative and a willingness to commit to deliver
• Growth mindset to continually improve the way we work and the results we achieve
• A strong team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, challenge and coordinate with colleagues at all levels of seniority 

Why else you’ll love it here

• Equity Options: every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such. 
• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.
• Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible. 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Modern office / co-working space.
• Salary and compensation for this role ranges from $150K-200K depending on experience.