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Associate, Finance and Capital Markets

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $115,000–$140,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a transaction closing or funding you supported. What did you own?

What they are checking: Whether they have real deal experience and took responsibility for parts of the process.

Describe how you've worked with legal, accounting and asset management on a deal.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate many internal teams toward closing.

What interests you about project finance in the energy sector?

What they are checking: Whether they've chosen this path on purpose and understand what the work involves.

What would you do

A project's output has fallen below forecast and may trip a covenant. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they spot issues early and work with asset management and lenders proactively.

A lender asks for a model sensitivity you didn't plan for, due tomorrow. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver accurate work quickly under deal pressure.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd build a project finance model for an operating wind or solar project.

What they are checking: Whether they understand cash flow waterfalls, debt sizing and how revenue assumptions drive value.

How is debt sized for a renewable project, and what does a debt service coverage ratio tell a lender?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the core metric lenders use to judge project risk.

How would you track covenant compliance across a portfolio of financed projects?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage ongoing obligations so the company avoids defaults or surprises.

How do you check a complex financial model for errors before it goes to lenders?

What they are checking: Whether they have disciplined review habits, since model errors can cost real money.

How would a portfolio-level financing differ from financing a single project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cross-collateralization, diversification and structural tradeoffs.

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The full job description

As published by Invenergy.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description Position Overview As an Associate, Finance and Capital Markets, you will support creating and updating complex financial models, transaction closings/funding ’ s, and compliance with covenants in finance documents. You will work closely with other Invenergy teams including Thermal and Renewable Development, Asset Management, Legal , and Accounting, as group external stakeholders. This position is located at our headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities: • Manage project and portfolio-level financings for operating projects, including lender relationships and reporting activities. • Interpret terms in operating agreements, financing agreements, and power hedge agreements and communicate findings to management. • Develop and manage financial models to analyze the economic merits and risks associated with wind, solar, storage and natural gas projects. • Contribute to the development of project financing structures and analyze alternative approaches. • Collaborate with tax, accounting, and treasury teams for disbursements, tax returns, valuations, and project models. • Assist in due diligence processes for project finance, corporate finance and merger & acquisition transactions. • Support closings for construction financings, term conversions, and tax equity funding. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field. • 3-5 years of experience in finance or banking. • Demonstrated ability to develop complex financing models in Excel. • Familiarity with project or corporate finance transactions and documentation. • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Ex perience with project or corporate finance equity transactions in power generation or energy/utilities sector preferred. Base Pay $115,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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