Project Finance Associate
Location: Old Saybrook, CT (Full-Time, Onsite)
Telyon is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Finance Associate to join our team in Old Saybrook, CT. The ideal candidate will bring 1–5 years of relevant finance experience within a commercial solar company and will be responsible for supporting all aspects of project financing, including financial modeling, due diligence, transaction execution, and ongoing portfolio management. This is a full-time, in-office role with significant opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and expanding industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, maintain, and refine complex financial models to support project evaluation, structuring, and financing.
- Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda, presentations, and other materials for internal leadership and external financing partners.
- Support the execution of tax equity, debt financing, and PPA transactions, including coordination with legal, technical, and financial advisors.
- Conduct financial and commercial due diligence on solar projects.
- Collaborate with development, engineering, and project management teams to align project assumptions and financial outcomes.
- Track and report on the performance of financed projects, ensuring compliance with lender and investor requirements.
- Monitor market trends, policy changes, and financial structures within the commercial solar industry to inform strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or CFA a plus).
- 1–5 years of professional finance experience within a commercial solar company (required).
- Strong understanding of tax equity, debt financing, PPAs, and other project finance structures common in commercial solar.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; familiarity with financial analysis tools and software.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be in office full time.
These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work expected to be performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Other responsibilities can and will be assigned based on the growth and direction of the business.
