N

Nautilus Solar Energy

Develops and manages community solar assets

M&A Associate

Private EquityConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA$100k - $120k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field, together with prior renewable energy experience or significant relevant coursework.
  • Two to four years of experience in renewable energy, investment banking, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, project development, project acquisitions, asset valuation, and/or project modeling focused on the U.S. renewable energy market.
  • Strong understanding of project finance concepts, including tax and debt structures; return metrics such as internal rate of return, net present value, debt service coverage ratio, and cash available for distribution; and community solar policies, bill credit structures, and distributed energy market fundamentals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Experience with financial modeling for solar and storage assets, including discounted cash flow and sensitivity analysis.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Practical experience using AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot and/or Claude, to improve research, analysis, drafting, summarization, and workflow efficiency.
  • Comfort working in a remote environment.
  • Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced financial modeling and valuation for solar and storage projects using Excel, including scenario and sensitivity analysis; ensure model accuracy while supporting project valuation, return analysis, and profitability assessment.
  • Prepare internal and external materials for project stakeholders, including investment committee memos, market summaries, transaction updates, pipeline materials, presentations, and reports.
  • Coordinate diligence and prepare project proposals and investment materials for portfolio acquisitions; contribute to commercial negotiations with developers, partners, stakeholders, and customers.
  • Collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, and construction teams on project acquisition proposals.
  • Research and analyze potential solar and storage project acquisition and origination opportunities, including inbound opportunities, developer relationships, and market opportunities, considering technical, financial, regulatory, and commercial factors.
  • Review project-level inputs and risks for commercial diligence, including interconnection, site control, permitting, offtake and subscriber assumptions, bill credits, renewable energy credits, engineering, procurement, and construction pricing, operating assumptions, and development milestones.
  • Analyze community solar and energy storage market trends, policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, changes, and market dynamics related to community solar and distributed energy, and provide insights and recommendations.
  • Research state and local policies, utility tariffs, program rules, and other assigned topics; lead research on wholesale energy and capacity prices, community solar bill credit rates, retail rates, and renewable energy credit fundamentals and forecasting.
  • Monitor, track, and report market updates through industry periodicals, interconnection queues, and program capacity lists.
  • Use AI-enabled analytical tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to enhance financial modeling workflows, automate repetitive analyses, improve model quality control, and identify process efficiencies across acquisition, diligence, and valuation activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • PowerPoint proficiency.

About the Company

Nautilus Solar Energy

Develops and manages community solar assets

Nautilus Solar Energy develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates community solar projects across multiple states, managing them from start to long-term operation. The company’s products let residential and commercial customers subscribe to a portion of a local solar farm and receive credits on their utility bills, enabling access to solar energy without on-site panels. Nautilus generates revenue through long-term power purchase agreements with subscribers and by monetizing renewable energy credits and tax incentives tied to solar projects. What sets Nautilus apart is its full lifecycle approach: it not only develops and finances solar farms but also owns and actively manages the assets to scale their portfolio, supported by experienced leadership and strategic backing from investors. The company aims to expand its portfolio by acquiring new projects and growing its subscriber base, with a goal of increasing solar access and clean energy deployment across more communities.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2006

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Nautilus Solar Energy

See more jobs