Full-Time

Project Finance Associate

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Goodleap

Goodleap

501-1,000 employees

Sustainable home solutions marketplace with payment technology

Energy
Fintech
Social Impact
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 provides a marketplace for sustainable home solutions, connecting homeowners with professionals who specialize in eco-friendly home improvements. Their platform simplifies the purchasing process by offering a single point of sale technology that allows users to explore various upgrade options and choose flexible payment plans that suit their budgets. Unlike many competitors, GoodLeap focuses specifically on sustainability and partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide, ensuring a wide range of services and expertise. The company's goal is to help homeowners make environmentally friendly upgrades while saving money, and they also contribute to sustainable energy projects through their partnership with GivePower, donating a portion of their revenue with each transaction.

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

  • Increased consumer interest in energy-efficient upgrades boosts demand for GoodLeap's offerings.
  • The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 enhances tax incentives for renewable energy investments.
  • GoodLeap's recent $800M investment round supports expansion into a $430B market.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates may impact demand for GoodLeap's home improvement loans.
  • Increased competition could pressure GoodLeap's market share and pricing strategies.
  • Regulatory changes in renewable energy incentives could affect GoodLeap's business model.

What makes Goodleap unique

  • GoodLeap offers a seamless point-of-sale technology for sustainable home upgrades.
  • The platform partners with over 18,000 professionals nationwide for home improvement projects.
  • GoodLeap supports GivePower, donating to sustainable energy projects with every transaction.

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