Associate, Strategic Finance
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.
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Job Description:
FutureProof is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to join the Structured Finance team. The ideal candidate will have between 2 and 5 years of experience in investment banking, Big 4 consulting/advisory (particularly in transaction advisory or project finance), or in energy-related financial services. This role focuses on the modeling and evaluation of energy and infrastructure assets, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar assets, gas assets, and hydrogen assets. This position will support key investment decisions through the valuation of complex transactions and portfolio analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop complex financial models for energy and infrastructure projects in addition to supporting equity, debt, and (tax) equity structures and analysis.
- Analyze key drivers of revenue and cost in project finance structures, including merchant energy revenue, capacity payments, ITC/PTC, and O&M forecasts.
- Implement and automate forecasting methodologies using Excel VBA for scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and risk quantification.
- Support platform-level financing by consolidating all asset valuations, preparing valuation summaries, and responding to model-related due diligence requests.
- Assist in ad hoc analyses including regulatory or policy impact, new market entry scenarios, or structuring options under changing market conditions.
- Prepare asset and portfolio valuations, downside analyses, and investor return outputs for both internal strategy discussions and external investor engagements.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in financial modeling, preferably in investment banking or Big 4 consulting/advisory (transaction services/project finance), especially within the energy infrastructure sector.
- Experience with tax equity modeling and a strong understanding of ITC, PTC, and tax equity investment structures.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field CPA, AICPA, CFA, or other equivalent industry credentials preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA) and Python(optional); experience with model automation or large dataset analysis is preferred.
- Strong understanding of project finance structures and revenue components in the energy sector, including tax credits, capacity markets, and power purchase agreements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain model assumptions and outputs in addition to writing investment memos.
- 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.