The AES Corporation Looking for Manager, Corporate Finance at Salt Lake City, UT, United States Full Time

Job Description

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At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Take the next step in your career and experience our flexible and wide-ranging opportunities. Challenge yourself to continuously improve and innovate, broaden your expertise and build relationships with a diverse network of professionals.
AES Clean Energy, a subsidiary of the AES Corporation is a leader in the US renewables infrastructure development sector with one of the top renewables growth platforms. AES has more than 40 GW of clean energy projects in its development pipeline in addition to its 4.4 GW operating portfolio consisting of solar, wind and battery storage assets.
Reporting to the Treasurer of AES Clean Energy, the Corporate Finance department is responsible for the planning, structuring, execution, reporting, and compliance for all AES Clean Energy Corporate-level financial transactions in cluding revolving credit facilities, portfolio project financings, portfolio term loan structures , corporate bonds , and credit support for AES Clean Energy.

The Corporate Finance Manager will report to the Director of Corporate Finance and will have responsibility for leading the execution of portfolio-level financial transactions and capital raises, rating agency management, and corporate-level financial modeling. The position will guide corporate finance analysts and coordinate with Project Finance to drive portfolio fundings, financial modeling , and associated responsibilities . The Manager will be expected to help develop relationships with capital providers and financial partners , originate a full range of financing products and negotiate term sheet s and binding financing documentation with oversight from the Director of Corporate Finance and the Treasurer . It is expected that the Finance Manager can lead a team of attorneys , consultants, and AES employees to make informed decisions on economic deal points and drive the team to close in an efficient manner . This position requires a well-organized and motivated leader with good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Structuring: Work with the Treasurer and Director to develop portfolio -level construction and operating credit facilities , long-term debt securities, and other instruments that allow the company to efficiently finance the business .
• Corporate Finance Execution: Lead, with oversight from the Treasurer and Director , negotiation and closing of corporate finance transactions with third party capital providers for portfolio-level debt, refinancing’s, and credit facilities which will include term sheet and documentation negotiation.
• Facility Fundings: The Manager will own the funding of portfolio construction and operating projects into respective financial facilities. The Manager will ensure accuracy of third-party consultant reports and the financial model s . The Manager will supervise and ensure that all conditions precedent can be met with support from analyst s in C orporate F inance and the P roject F inance team .
• Corporate Financial Modeling: The Financial Manager will have overall responsibility for managing corporate finance deal modeling working closely with analyst s and consultants to ensure accuracy of inputs and outputs that will be distributed to third party capital providers.
• Oversee ongoing m anagement and administration of Corporate debt facilities, including covenant compliance, coordinating su bsidiary distributions, facility interest/fees, systems, and reporting.

• Credit Ratings: Build and maintain day-to-day relationships with rating agencies . Partner with internal functional groups and external partners to m anage and optimize corporate credit ratings and key financial metrics to ensure access to efficient capital that meets company targets .
• Leadership and Development: Develop talent and foster strong internal partnerships and engagement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated financial competence and experience within corporate finance or project finance, including capital raises, facility structuring and execution, and developing complex financial models using Microsoft Excel

• 5-7 Years’ Experience in the Renewable Energy Industry or Banking
• Experience navigating renewable projects through the financing process and documentation negotiation
• Creative thought process with new products or financial structures to bring value
• Undergraduate degree required with focus in Finance , and post graduate degree or CFA is a plus
• Demonstrated partnership skills; ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve objectives

• Self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Highly organized great teammate that can respond to changes in work scope / deadlines as priorities shift
• Ability to set and meet realistic deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.