Brief Description of Sunnova Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses.
At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better.
If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply!
The Position Sunnova Energy is currently searching for a Associate, Capital Markets to be responsible for supporting Sunnova's capital markets strategy. Working for a leader in solar energy finance, this role will provide valuable experience supporting Sunnova's capital markets efforts in the residential solar sector. The Associate will help structure, negotiate, execute, and manage projects and corporate level debt and equity transactions, work collaboratively with investors and various groups in the company, and develop expertise in areas such as debt financing, tax equity, securitization, and strategic finance. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skill, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and an appetite and aptitude for complex financial engineering
\n ResponsibilitiesCreates and analyzes financial models for portfolios of residential solar systemsSupports the structuring and execution of project finance and other capital markets transactionsCoordinates with investors, lenders, rating agencies, and banks to manage transaction due diligence processes. Collaborates with colleagues across the company to meet operational and reporting requirements of transactionsDelivers ad hoc analysis to support company planning efforts and senior level decision-making in a fast-paced environmentSupervises analysts in Sunnova's Analyst Pool. Includes identification of work, supervision and mentoring, performance managementLeads execution of tax equity, asset backed securitization, revolving lending, project finance, and capital markets transactions Minimum RequirementsEducation required: Undergraduate degree in finance, economics or business administrationMinimum years of experience required: 3-7 years of relevant experience in an investment banking or structured finance role at a major financial institution or issuer and/or participation in an investment banking an analyst programExtensive financial modelling experienceAbility to coach others, model effective and efficient behaviors, impose discipline and structure on financings. Ability to collaborate and cooperate with internal and external counterparties is critical to success Preferred QualificationsExperience in renewable energy or asset level financingStructured financing transaction experience, including debt, convertible debt, mezzanine debt/equity, etc Additional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with executive management and other senior resourcesFluency in finance and valuation concepts and interpretation of financial statementsDetail-oriented, organized, with the ability to work well in fast-paced work environmentStrong work ethic and ability to research, identify and solve problems independently Proficient in using business integrated systems, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. BenefitsSunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:Comprehensive benefitsCompetitive compensation & annual bonusPaid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental LeaveCell phone allowance for many rolesFree access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health providerComplimentary garage parking in Houston
\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted. We reserve the right to disqualify candidates that we reasonably believe solely relied on AI generated content in the application process. If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.