AIFA Director

What You Can Expect

The Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory (“AIFA”) team is a fast-paced group that is closely involved in major transactions and strategic initiatives undertaken by ENGIE AIFA competencies in financial structuring and transaction execution are essential to secure the most competitive funding at projects level.  

As a leader within the AIFA North America team, the AIFA Director is responsible for the valuation and risk analysis of new projects (including oversight of financial models), the structuring and execution of Merger and Aacquisition (M&A) and project financing transactions, and leading and managing a few talented financial professionals. This position will work hybrid from our Houston, TX office.

• Lead the financial structuring on new business development projects and recommend best financing strategy, based on extensive experience and in depth AIFA knowledge and of the current tax equity and tax credits transfer financings, banking market, capital markets, Export Credit Agencies and other sources of funds
• Structure, negotiate and execute tax equity and tax credits transfer financings, project financing and equity sell-down transactions, in accordance with best practices of AIFA
• Actively build and manage the interactions with multiple external parties on a transaction such as lenders, financial partners, financial advisors, tax and accounting advisors, technical consultants, lawyers and internal stakeholders to bring transactions to conclusion in challenging environments
• Assist the project development team and assist in the negotiation of non-financing related major project agreements, ensuring the bankability of the project as a whole, on a non or limited recourse basis.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum bachelor’s degree required with, on top,  Finance, Economics, or Engineering major, professional qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent) or MBA
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience conducting energy industry M&A and project finance transactions at an investment bank, private equity fund or strategic energy company
• Understanding of all aspects of project finance and M&A processes, such as experience in negotiating transactions, documentation, and exposure to structuring and closing transactions
• Experience with valuation and analysis of complex investment structures specifically related to centralized or distributed renewables generation and storage projects 
• Understanding of US electricity markets, underlying fundamental drivers and merchant risks faced by renewables and storage projects 
• Understanding of accounting topics and tax structures 
• Usage of analytical skills, including proficient financial modelling
• Ability to think strategically and to synthetize complex information
• Leadership experience including people management, coaching, supporting and motivating team members 

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 5% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $166,900 – $232,890 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.