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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Associate for our Technology and Technical Services as part of Commercial Banking. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Technical Diligence Leads on comprehensive technical diligence of various renewable energy projects (wind, solar, storage) to identify and mitigate risks to project and investment performance. Successful candidates will have professional experience with renewable energy generation/storage equipment, energy assessment, project technical design, contracting, construction and/or operations and a basic understanding of project financing.

• Technical due diligence process support includes project management, engagement and collaboration with REEF’s Owner’s Engineers, Independent Engineers and Clients. Tasks include equipment technical due diligence, preparing technical inputs to financing documents, facilitating internal and external technical meetings, managing third-party deliverables (technical Question/Answer logs, reports, etc.), analyzing technical materials (e.g. Independent Engineer and energy yield assessment reports), performing site visits to projects and factories, etc.  

• Create and negotiate appropriate technical and commercial risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with the Technical Diligence Lead and the deal team.

• Contribute to internal credit approval processes including drafting credit memoranda and supporting the presentation of deals to senior management and credit officers.  

• Collaborate and consult with diverse industry stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues in support of investment goals.  Candidate is expected to develop and engage a strong network of relationships with project sponsors, consultants, equipment manufacturers, EPC/O&M contractors, and others.

• Create diligence tools, standardize processes/job aids, manage vendors and proactively identify and undertake continuous improvement efforts.

• Support the Portfolio Management team in tracking post-funding technical covenant completion and providing internal technical consulting to address technical issues in REEF’s large portfolio of operating wind, solar, and storage assets as they arise.

• Analyze REEF portfolio operational data to investigate project/technology performance, identify trends, and provide actionable feedback to both Origination and Portfolio Management teams

• Complete work in accordance with all risk management, compliance, and business process expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Environmental Investment Origination experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.

• 2+ years’ experience in renewable energy/battery storage projects, engineering and/or financing.

• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA considered a plus.

• Demonstrated proficiency in working in a highly focused, collaborative and fast paced team environment with a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results.

  Demonstrated proficiency in handling multiple projects and deadlines with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills with ability to develop rapport and credibility with senior bank management, credit officers and sponsors.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex or abstract problems

• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite-Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Physical ability to perform visits to wind/solar/storage construction sites as well as climb wind turbines.

Additional Information:

• Posting may come down early based on applicant volume

• Location: This position must sit at the location of 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

• This is a hybrid role, in the office 4 days a week and working 1 day from your home

• San Francisco, California salary ranges are $100,800-$179,200

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$100,800.00 - $179,200.00

Posting End Date:

24 Jan 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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