Manage multiple, high-value renewable energy power projects through the full life cycle, with fast changing prioritiesConduct and lead business development and project due diligence across renewable technologiesCoordinate an interdisciplinary and international team involved in all stages of project development, from conception through handover to Engineering and Construction (E&C), and continued support through CODReport on project development status to management via written reports and participation in weekly callsSupport the E&C team during the construction process; monitor contracts for services and project agreementsSupport AFC and legal in various financial transactions with third parties (tax equity, construction financing, etc.)Assist with the negotiations of commercial agreements Evaluate, coordinate and bring to resolution legal, political and regulatory issues related to the projectIdentify and evaluate new business opportunities

Construct financial valuation models in ExcelRun project valuations and sensitivity analysesConduct fundamental market analysis to determine attractive markets for new investmentsPerform desktop siting analysis for potential locations of new electricity generation assetsSupport preparation of bids, investment materials, internal documents and presentationsContribute to risk profiling and due diligence for M&A of electricity assetsHelp with deal origination effortsAssist with contract negotiationsAdvise senior management on industry trends and changing policies

Liaised with business development team to initially screen project opportunities as they came in through various channelsAttended due diligence conference calls, internal project process review meetings and reported to management on status and progress of transactionsKept apprised of the market by researching, analyzing, and interpreting industry and financial dataAdvised senior management on financial implications of rapidly changing market, capital and policy conditionsCreated and reviewed transaction documents from investors, developers, contractors and other stakeholdersWorked with legal department to write, edit and review letters of intent and memorandums of understanding in the acquisition of new project targetsEngaged with developers, EPCs and other stakeholders to develop relationships and negotiate financial arrangements to acquire or finance project assetsRan scenario-driven financial models to optimize yield to investors and limit riskAssisted senior management in debt/equity finance for individual project investments

Created daily cash plan to assess firm’s daily financial needsMade daily decisions on whether to draw down or pay back on company’s $140m line of creditConstructed annual cash inflow and outflow projections and updated dailyAnalyzed assets and income for tax reporting purposes for the firm's partnersCompleted various ad hoc analyses for Tax DepartmentFollowed investments and allocation of returns for partners’ private investment fundTracked the firms various alternative fee arrangements with clients

Completed due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagementsAnalyzed public and private companies’ profiles, industries and financial status using online databases such as Capital IQ and HooversPrepared Power Point presentations on due diligence findings for clientsCreated Public Comparable Analysis for company valuationSignificant use of Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Analyzed potential client 10-K and 10-Q reportsTied out weekly cash flows for the Circuit City wind downCompleted due diligence work for a potential client investment in the payday loan industry, through analysis of information from management, comparable companies, and overall industryCreated final power point presentation about payday loan firm with a Senior Consultant and Managing DirectorExtensive use of both Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Managed and invested $25,000 from UMass Endowment, beating our S&P 500 benchmark by 3.9%Researched potential stocks to invest and completed company pitches within short deadlinesOversaw 7 lead sector analysts and reviewed research of lead analysts and other club membersCoordinated research with lead analysts and 60-member Investment ClubContacted and presented to administrators and alumni to raise awareness and financing for the Fund

Analyzed SEC Reports of small, socially-responsible, publicly-traded companiesReevaluated and updated Principle Profits’ current holdings using the most recent 10-Q reports to write buy, hold, or sell recommendations for the Portfolio Manager.