Job Details
About SB Energy
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a world-leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.
SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With almost 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation or under construction and a multi-GW pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Basic Function
As part of the Capital Markets team, the primary responsibility of the Sr Director is to lead the successful and timely execution of financings for the company. The role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of transactions, including tax equity, project finance debt, and corporate debt. As the leader of collaborative deal teams, the Sr Director will source the capital providers, negotiate the financing, manage and support the internal deal team, and drive to financial close. We are seeking a director who can overcome challenges while maintaining and even enhancing relationships with capital providers. As a member of management, the Sr Director will contribute to the company s financing strategy development and help improve company processes. The successful candidate will collaborate across the company, mentor more junior members of the team, and contribute to our positive culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead capital formation for specific financings, including sourcing capital, negotiating deal terms, and managing associated work streams including modeling and due diligence.
- Identify issues and proactively overcome challenges.
- Build and maintain deep relationships with capital providers.
- Collaborate closely with functional teams across the company, including M&A, project development, engineering, procurement, grid integration, construction, operations, and legal.
- Mentor other members of the Capital Markets team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes.
- Stay current on market financing conditions.
- Be part of our open and positive culture.
- Maintain uncompromising business ethics.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in related field. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
- 10-15 years of experience working at a leading sponsor, investor/lender, or advisor in power/infrastructure/real estate. Utility-scale renewable energy experience highly preferred.
- Transaction experience required; tax equity or project finance debt experience required.
- Well versed in MS Excel.
- Ownership mentality.
- Proactive to identify and address issues.
- Self-motivated to do high quality and careful work.
- Avid learner and collegial.
Location: Redwood City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) is preferred; hybrid or remote options available.
Base Pay - $200,000 - $240,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.
The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, generous Long Term Incentive plan designed with our partnership mentality in mind, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
SB Energy s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, and AD&D Plans
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Parking FSA with employer contributions
- Mental, Physical, Social Health Wellness Offerings with employer contributions
- Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our Just Renewables Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!
SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.