Associate, Structured Finance

New York, NY
Full Time
Structured Finance
Mid Level
COMPANY OVERVIEW
 
Hanwha Group is one of the largest multi-industry business conglomerates in South Korea, and one of the Fortune Global 500 companies. Hanwha Group operates globally in a diverse range of businesses with $70 billion in combined annual revenue from over thirty countries in the sectors of chemical, petrochemical, renewable energies, aerospace, defense, finance, hotel & resorts, construction, and many others.
 
FutureProof, a Hanwha Company, is a Delaware registered company established by Hanwha Group to proactively respond to the global demand for energy sustainability. FutureProof is a joint venture investment platform equally owned by Hanwha Solutions and Hanwha Aerospace and pursue active investments in the fields of battery energy storage systems, LNG infrastructure and other sustainable energy transition fuels as well as clean energy maritime solutions and aerospace. FutureProof will leverage these two affiliates’ expertise in renewable energy and relevant technologies for a greater energy transition and sustainability in the United States of America and globally.

FutureProof also provides various shared services to Hanwha Holdings USA and its subsidiaries. Hanwha Holdings USA is the primary US shareholder company of a number of Hanwha subsidiary entities, working in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, trade, and investments in the United States. Strategic investments and M&A have been integral to Hanwha Group’s growth since its establishment in 1952, where Hanwha Holdings USA has played a key role based on its operations and investments in North America for the last decades.

FutureProof and Hanwha Holdings USA are both headquartered in New York City staffed with exceptional professionals including certified public accountants, lawyers, and investment & industry experts.

www.hanwha.com
www.hanwhafutureproof.com


Job Description:
FutureProof is seeking an associate that will support the Structured Finance team in the management and execution of key project financing and (tax) equity raising processes. The ideal candidate will have between 3-5 years of experience in renewable related infrastructure industry or in an adjacent project finance and/or sponsor role with real assets. The key functions of this position will be working with lenders and (tax) equity investors to successfully fund utility-scale renewable energy projects.  


Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with FutureProof, Hanwha group’s US affiliates, and outside advisors to successfully accomplish the corporate goals and objectives of real asset investments and capitalization. 
  • Support project investment process and transaction pricing decisions.  
  • Handle relationships with lenders, (tax) equity partners, and third-party consultants that are critical to the delivery of renewable energy assets. 
  • Maintain and review project financial models to ensure consistency, quality control and best practices. 
  • Evaluate competitive positioning, identify market pricing, and drive strategies to improve competitiveness, reduce risk, and enhance economics results at the project level. 
  • Collect and analyze market data and support for renewable energy related market trends, market competition, capex trends, merchant revenue forecasts, and overall pricing trends. 
  • Collaborate with C-levels to analyze and evaluate existing portfolio and ongoing investment strategies including portfolio valuation and identifying gaps or needs within the pipeline. 
  • Prepare periodic investor updates and support the development of relationships with LPs and project finance partners. 
  • Report to C-levels and related internal and external teams to lead and manage fundraising, investments, M&A, and debt financing. 
  • Provide active input for portfolio management and transactions of assets within the portfolio.  

Qualifications:
  • Between 3 and 5 years of experience working in either renewable energy development, investment banking, alternative investments management, Big 4 consulting/advisory (FAAS & TAS), or in a Sponsor role with a project finance focus. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (master’s degree preferred). CPA, AICPA, CFA, or other equivalent industry credentials preferred. 
  • Require proficiency in Excel including VBA. 
  • Experience in transactions in audit, tax, M&A, investment, debt & tax financing, or others. 
  • Ability to manage and track large amounts of data. 
  • Experience in deal structuring in terms of tax, accounting, and/or financing focus. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ownership of workflows. 
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.  
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality output on numerous workflows. 

Work Authorization:
The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US prior to joining Hanwha. 

Point of contact: 
Email: [email protected] 

 

Diversity and Inclusion:

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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