Associate, Structured Finance

Overview

As an Associate in Structured Finance you will support the structuring and execution of financing and M&A for Lightsource bp’s onshore renewables projects. You’ll work with a multi-disciplinary team across development, engineering, markets, and asset management to originate and close project finance, corporate finance, and M&A deals for solar, BESS, and wind assets. The role combines financial modelling, due diligence, and collaboration with lenders and investors to enable ambitious growth. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment that values integrity, collaboration, and sustainable impact.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• retention bonus
• health insurance
• pension
• local benefits
• employee development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support the transaction lead from origination through Financial Close
• Prepare investment comms and deal materials for committees and investors
• Assist in negotiations with financing parties and investors
• Build and adjust project financial models
• Review funding and transaction documents (e.g., Facility Agreements, SPAs)
• Coordinate due diligence and Q&A processes with advisers
• Foster collaboration with development, finance, and external partners
• Maintain region-specific financial models and investment decision processes
• Understand power markets, engineering, tax, accounting, and project finance across jurisdictions
• Evaluate new investments with development teams to ensure bankable solutions

Key requirements

• 2–4 years in energy/infrastructure finance or with an IPP/developer
• Interest in renewable energy and storage
• Strong corporate finance knowledge and M&A experience
• Solid understanding of project finance principles
• Knowledge of financial instruments and risk management products
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proficiency in cash-flow modelling and financial modelling
• Proven Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills
• Experience coordinating complex transaction workstreams
• Understanding of tax, accounting, and legal concepts in project finance/M&A
• Fluent in English; additional European language is a plus

• Independent and critical thinking
• Strong communication abilities
• Ownership of work
• Advanced cash-flow and financial modelling
• Project finance concepts
• M&A process experience

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