Senior Manager, Structured Finance
Department: Structured Finance
Reporting to: VP/Director, Structured Finance
Location: Hybrid - based in Austin, Denver, or San Francisco. Remote employees will not be considered.
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade, we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable energy solutions.
We safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage projects that help the world decarbonize. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to support the energy transition, while our people and projects are focused on long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What You'll Do
Role Summary
The Structured Finance team is committed to helping Lightsource bp finance and commercialize utility-scale renewable energy projects. To support that mandate, we are looking for a highly motivated and analytical Senior Manager, Structured Finance to join a dynamic and high-performing team supporting substantial deal flow across our U.S. platform.
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, Denver, or San Francisco , and we are especially interested in candidates who are energized by working collaboratively across a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support negotiations with financing counterparties for solar and energy storage assets, including tax equity, construction debt, term debt, and other financial products
Perform all aspects of transaction execution, including project marketing, establishment of financing terms, investor due diligence, modeling, management of outside consultants, and closing
Provide guidance to other groups within Lightsource bp with respect to structuring project issues as they relate to financing
Review models on behalf of the origination group for soundness of assumptions, modeling, and results
Prepare investment committee presentations at key milestones in the project lifecycle, including term sheet execution and financial close
Work with junior staff to maintain and refine the company's financial model suite through continuous improvement
Closely follow industry trends and competitors, including deal flow and transactions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Who We're Looking For
Knowledge and Skillset
Outstanding financial modeling skills and general fluency in Excel-based analyses; a modeling assessment will be administered as part of the interview process
Detailed knowledge of key commercial and legal deal points with respect to construction financing, term financing, tax equity, and tax credit transfer transactions
Demonstrated interest in and understanding of U.S. power markets
Fluency in Excel-based financial models; knowledge of VBA a plus
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and partner with colleagues across multiple office locations
Qualifications & Experience
4-6 years of project finance experience in a transactional role, preferably working for a renewable energy development company, financial advisor, investment bank, or other transactional/closing-oriented role performing detailed financial analyses
Tangible experience supporting or running project finance transactions in the energy or infrastructure space; ideally with substantial exposure to live tax equity and tax credit transactions
Bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative field; MBA or CFA preferred
Why You'll Make a Great Member of the Team
Personal Qualities
Strong attention to detail and a high standard of work
Strong time management skills and the ability to work across multiple cross-functional stakeholders on tight timelines
Able to adapt quickly to changing and competing priorities and assignments
Demonstrated ability to assess issues, generate a plan of action, and communicate with stakeholders to build consensus
Comfortable working in a hybrid office environment and maintaining strong collaboration across locations
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Base salary: $160,000 to $180,000 annually
Annual bonus: 25%
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for U.S. team members starting on day one
Retention bonuses
Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually, plus 11 paid holidays
401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution
Hybrid working environment with team members working from our Austin, Denver, or San Francisco offices
Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100
Monthly commuter benefit of up to $150
Lifestyle Savings Account and more
Why You'll Want to Work With Us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow - a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values, from operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity
Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity across the world
Why You'll Want to Stay With Us
At Lightsource bp, you'll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.
Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and preparing you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.
In today's fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential, and we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field - so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of:
Safety
Integrity
Respect
Sustainability
Drive
...are the guiding principles for everything we do.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status, or disability status.
Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to Lightsource bp's recruiting process, including accessing the job application, completing required assessments, or participating in telephone screenings or interviews. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
