What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Analyst position at Connecticut Green Bank?

CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

INVESTMENT ANALYST

SUMMARY :

The Connecticut Green Bank ("Green Bank") is seeking an Investment Analyst to support its expanding Investments team, with a focus on advancing efforts to deploy solar energy and battery storage solutions.

The Green Bank is a quasi-public authority and the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment. More information can be found at .

The Green Bank's Investments team focuses on leveraging our public sources of capital with private capital. The team is dedicated to originating, structuring and closing transactions across different sectors and technologies that support and impact the climate, clean energy, and environmental infrastructure goals of the State of Connecticut. The team includes investment professionals dedicated to business and product development, underwriting, project management, sector-specific origination for debt and equity financing, diligence, raising capital, and asset management. Such sectors include commercial and industrial / small-to-medium enterprises, nonprofit, single-family residential and multifamily housing, as well as local and state governments. The Investments team considers a wide array of commercially demonstrated technologies, primarily solar, battery storage, equipment associated with energy efficiency retrofits, small hydropower, anaerobic digesters, fuel cells, on-shore wind, as well as clean energy mobility.

The Green Bank's Investments team facilitates clean energy and environmental infrastructure deployment. It specifically supports solar and battery storage deployment through the following programs :

Solar Storage Power Purchase Agreements ("PPA") and Site Lease Products : These offerings are designed for local installers serving commercial and industrial businesses, small-to-medium enterprises, nonprofits, municipalities, and multifamily housing.
The Marketplace Assistance Program ("Solar MAP") : This program aims to strengthen Connecticut's communities by helping underserved municipalities, state agencies, and multifamily affordable housing partners access clean energy and achieve energy savings through solar and battery storage projects.

Capital Solutions Program : Through this initiative, the Green Bank provides debt financing to third-party owners of solar portfolios.

The Investment Analyst will play a vital role in advancing the Investments team's efforts, contributing to solar and storage deployment programs as well as initiatives in other clean energy and environmental infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include assisting with pricing, underwriting, documentation, and disbursement processes.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Individual responsibilities will include :

Completing pricing requests for solar and storage PPAs and leases to evaluate project viability;

Loan sizing for solar and storage projects;

Conducting comprehensive economic and financial analysis of solar and battery storage projects, including financial modeling and credit underwriting;

Populating form legal templates with project-specific information and supporting the contracting process, including collecting signatures and managing internal approvals;

Collaborating on programmatic structures and assisting in establishing project and process criteria;

Participating in due diligence activities by providing expertise in financial modeling, economic analysis, and project evaluation, and preparing disbursements upon completion of due diligence;

Staying informed about federal and state incentive updates that impact Green Bank's programs and helping to secure incentives when applicable;

Preparing and delivering presentations to the network of contractors who work with the Green Bank to install solar and storage projects in Connecticut;

Providing logistical support for team meetings and events, including note-taking and follow-up communications;

Creating, updating, and maintaining data records in Microsoft Excel and the Green Bank's Salesforce CRM; and,

Other duties as needed.

The overall duties of this position are subject to change based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the individual hired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

The following minimum qualifications in knowledge, skill and ability are required :

Knowledge of and direct experience with financial and economic analysis;

Knowledge of renewable energy, especially solar and battery storage, policy, and economics;

Knowledge of energy programs, with specific knowledge of Connecticut programs preferred;

Ability to understand various solar energy-related technologies and financial products, such as debt, tax equity, sale of tax credits, and PPA financing (prior knowledge of and experience with these financial products is preferred);

Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, business plans, and other complex financial and legal concepts and documents;

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously;

Thoroughness and attention to detail;

Strong interpersonal skills involving the ability to work with other parties, at all levels, internally and externally;

Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously through oral and written communications;

Ability to work as part of a team and independently, exercise judgment, think critically and creatively, and take initiative;

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other software programs as necessary;

Knowledge of customer relationship management and / or workflow applications, including Salesforce.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field, and some relevant professional experience through an internship or full-time employment are required.

The Green Bank will determine if this position will be filled at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level based on the experience and qualifications of the individual selected. Prospective applicants who meet most, but not all, selection criteria are encouraged to apply for the position.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS :

The position reports to the Director of Investments but provides support across the Investments team.

The position will be based in the Green Bank's Stamford, CT office with opportunities for some remote work.

The position is available immediately, with a flexible start date of May or June 2025.

State of CT benefits package, including generous time-off, health insurance covering medical, dental and vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, and paid leave.

Expected salary ranges from $70,000 - $90,000, but the final salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative

Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess

Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and / or writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY :

To apply, please follow the link below and click on the "Investment Analyst" position. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

Closing Date : April 6, 2025 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

AA / EEO

No recruiters please.

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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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