Director of Capital Markets

Director of Capital Markets

Location: Chicago, Hybrid

Compensation: $220,000 to $230,000 base bonus LTIP

The Role

We are supporting a leading DG and C&I solar plus battery storage developer and IPP in the search for a Director of Capital Markets. This role sits within a highly active investment and finance function and plays a central role in underwriting, structuring, and executing project and portfolio level transactions across the US.

You will lead financing execution for development, construction, and operating assets while partnering closely with development, commercial, engineering, and legal teams. The role combines hands on transaction execution with leadership responsibility and exposure to senior investment decision makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, negotiate, and execute project finance transactions for DG solar and battery storage assets across the US
• Lead construction debt, term debt, tax equity, tax credit transfer, warehouse, and portfolio financing transactions
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation, and risk analysis for new investments, refinancings, and divestments
• Present investment economics, risk assessment, and financing recommendations to executive and investment committees
• Coordinate financing due diligence processes, working closely with internal teams and external counterparties
• Lead financing strategy for new development opportunities, optimizing capital structure based on market conditions and investor appetite
• Manage relationships with lenders, tax equity investors, infrastructure funds, advisors, and consultants
• Support commercial and development teams by advising on project economics, contract structures, and bankability
• Assist in the negotiation of key commercial agreements including PPAs, EPC contracts, equipment supply agreements, interconnection agreements, and O&M agreements
• Build, manage, and mentor a team of finance professionals, including workload allocation, performance management, and hiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related discipline
• 10 years of experience executing project finance, tax equity, and or M&A transactions within renewable energy, infrastructure, or power.
• Direct experience financing DG, C&I solar, community solar, and battery storage projects in the US
• Strong understanding of US power markets, project economics, and merchant and contracted risk
• Proven experience negotiating complex financing and transaction documentation
• Established relationships with lenders, tax equity investors, and institutional capital providers
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Strong leadership presence with experience managing and developing teams
• Professional qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, or MBA preferred

Why This Role

• High visibility role with direct influence over capital strategy and execution
• Opportunity to finance a scaled and growing DG and storage portfolio
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus potential
• Hybrid working environment and long term career progression

How to apply

Please apply by following the link below, for a quick response from the Partner leading this search.