Position Summary

HASI is currently seeking an Associate to join the Investment Team in Annapolis, MD. This individual will support the Fuels, Transport, & Nature (“FTN”) group within the broader Investment Team.

Responsibilities

Investing activities

Support transaction and due diligence processes for debt/equity investments in areas such as Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) and other clean fuels, fleet electrification/EV charging infrastructure, battery manufacturing, and sustainable agriculture (among others). Analyze terms in underlying project agreements with a high degree of detail orientation to validate key assumptions.

Build and manage financial models, including underlying project operating proformas, to analyze and structure investments and evaluate associated risks. Build and manage portfolio models, incorporating underlying project/partnership models. Work closely with lean deal team to drive all facets of investment execution, from initial qualification evaluation, term sheet development, internal investment proposal, due diligence, and documentation closing.

Play an active role as a respected influencer in mentoring and developing junior talent.

Market assessments

Support expansion and growth plans in markets through robust assessment of market potential and characteristics including but not limited to climate impact, maturity (technology and readiness to scale), competitive landscape, key risks, and management approaches. Prepare fundamental assessments of market size, supply and demand balances, potential client company overviews, pricing expectations, key regulatory and or policy dependencies and opportunities.

Education and Prior work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution

2-4 years’ experience in investment banking, project finance, or private equity preferred

Mastery of MS Excel financial modeling with demonstrable experience working with complex models

Deal execution experience including managing due diligence and leading third parties through closing process

Demonstrate excellent judgement and decision making when executing a transaction, monitoring an investment, and in interactions with management/third parties

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Biased towards action (self-starter), collaborative team player, attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and pivot quickly