Business Development Associate
Copia Power
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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About the role
- Support day-to-day transaction execution activities for utility-scale solar, storage, and digital project acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic partnerships
- Own the financial modeling to support Copia’s internal underwriting process, including sourcing and validating project attributes from subject matter experts
- Assist with due diligence investigations in conjunction with internal and external resources
- Provide analytical and documentation support to transaction leads during negotiation of definitive documentation
- Support in the preparation of executive- and board-level approval materials in connection with final investment decisions
- As a supporting member of the core working team for Copia’s late-stage controlled assets, collaborate with other functional groups to provide analytical support for major project contracts including offtake procurement, and EPC
- Build, maintain, and enhance complex project finance models incorporating construction debt, term debt, tax equity, preferred equity, and tax credit sale structures
- Prepare quantitative sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to support investment decision-making
- Provide broad analytical support including translation of major project contracts in dynamic Excel models and financial model sensitivities to evaluate economic drivers of each contract
- Review key commercial terms and balance obligations across contracts including guaranteed dates, performance guarantees, and liquidated damages
Requirements
- 2-5 years of professional experience, including 1+ year working directly with utility-scale solar and storage projects
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required, preferably in quantitative field
- Advanced Excel capability with ability to build, validate, and sensitize dynamic detailed models with project finance structures
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to support investment decisions and internal approval processes
- Strong work ethic characterized by self-motivation, resourcefulness, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work in the Washington D.C. office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- Wellness and cell phone credits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingproject financequantitative sensitivity analysesscenario modelingdynamic Excel modelsconstruction debtterm debttax equitypreferred equitytax credit sale structures
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationself-motivationresourcefulnessability to thrive in fast-paced environmentsanalytical supportcollaborationnegotiationattention to detailwork ethic