Full-Time

Project Finance Associate

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Goodleap

Goodleap

501-1,000 employees

Marketplace for sustainable home solutions

Energy
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140kAnnually

+ Additional Compensation

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
SQL
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g. project finance, structured finance, investment banking, or private equity) with experience in residential solar a plus
  • Minimum bachelor’s (or advanced) degree
  • Expert with MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint; VBA is a plus)
  • Working proficiency with SQL; Python is a plus
  • Understanding of basic accounting statements: balance sheet, cash flow, income statement
  • Understanding of ABS, whole loan sales, various debt and equity financing structures, including short and long term debt
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Superb attention to detail and work ethic
  • Ability to read and interpret legal documents a plus
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, unstructured environment
Responsibilities
  • Perform market analysis on products, equipment, and pricing trends in the solar industry and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Develop, refine, and implement financial models, including tax equity / tax credit transfers, warehouse debt, back leverage and other forms of project financing to evaluate and present potential returns for Goodleap and its financing partners.
  • Support the management of, and deepen relationships with, existing investors, and strategically expand our investor base through introductory meetings, thorough due diligence sessions, and catering to special requests.
  • Manage various consultants (including, but not limited to, appraisers, independent engineers, insurance consultants, REC consultants), and sub-contracted service companies to execute financing transactions and support investor due diligence efforts.
  • Collaborate with internal and external counsel to review, negotiate, and finalize definitive documentation with financing counterparties.

GoodLeap operates a marketplace focused on sustainable home solutions, connecting homeowners with professionals who specialize in eco-friendly home improvements. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by providing a single point of sale technology that allows users to explore various sustainable upgrades and choose flexible payment options that suit their financial needs. Unlike many competitors, GoodLeap emphasizes partnerships with over 18,000 home improvement professionals, ensuring a wide range of services and expertise available to customers. The company's goal is to help homeowners make sustainable choices while saving money, and it also contributes to environmental initiatives by donating to GivePower with every transaction, supporting sustainable energy projects.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$778.2M

Headquarters

Roseville, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GoodLeap's recent $800 million investment round, led by prominent firms like MSD Partners and BDT Capital Partners, indicates strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for expansion.
  • The company's ability to close multiple high-value securitizations in 2023 highlights its financial stability and operational efficiency.
  • As the top residential solar lender, GoodLeap is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable home solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for sustainable home solutions is intensifying, requiring GoodLeap to continuously innovate to maintain its market leadership.
  • The reliance on securitizations for funding could expose the company to market volatility and interest rate risks.

What makes Goodleap unique

  • GoodLeap stands out as America's leading digital marketplace for sustainable solutions, focusing specifically on residential solar and sustainable home improvement loans.
  • The company has successfully executed multiple securitizations, totaling over $1.39 billion in 2023 alone, showcasing its financial robustness and market trust.
  • GoodLeap's rebranding from Loanpal signifies a strategic pivot to capture a larger share of the $430-billion-per-year market for energy efficiency and home sustainability investments.

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