Please note that an English CV is required to apply for this role.
Shizen Energy Group is a top and rapidly expanding renewable energy developer headquartered in Japan, backed up by government and private funding, and a member of J-Startup, a global startup support program operated by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. We create and operate solar, wind, and small hydroelectric power plants in Asia and South America and are actively expanding our EnergyTech activities with the aim of making renewable energy within easy reach for everyone. With the help of our colleagues and partners in Japan and around the world, we take action for the blue planet.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Project Finance Specialist to join our dynamic finance team at Shizen Energy, a leading independent player in the renewable energy sector in Japan with presence in Asia. The Project Finance Specialist will report to the group leaders of the Finance team within Investment & Finance and can expect to be involved in the management of a wide range of financial aspects of renewable energy projects.
Since its creation in 2011, Shizen Energy Group has always been proud to offer outstanding career development opportunities in a highly diverse environment with a strong startup culture. We also support remote and fully flexible working, although a successful candidate would need to be based in or relocate to Japan to attend face-to-face meetings.
Learn more about our Purpose
Key Appeal Points
About us:
- Exposure to the growing renewable energy business in Japan and overseas markets
- Collaborating with our international members from various countries and backgrounds
- Open to flexible working style (flexible hours and remote working permitted)
About you:
- Highly motivated individual that is purpose-driven and acts on the organization's key values of trust, integrity, challenge, and to enjoy our blue planet while pursuing our daily activities
- Adhere to and contribute to building the overall culture of the organization, not limited to just those within your team but across the wider work community
- Respect the importance of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in daily work with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Description
This role presents a unique opportunity for a finance professional with a background in project finance, particularly from a banking perspective to join a fast growing renewable energy developer with a strong pipeline of projects in Japan, Asia and Australia. The expectation is that the Project Finance Specialist has the skills and expertise to execute project finance transactions with some support to be provided where required from the group leaders.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in structuring, analyzing, and managing the financial aspects of renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Structuring and Financial Modeling:
- Collaborate with project development teams to structure financing arrangements for renewable energy projects.
- Update financial models to assess project feasibility, incorporating complex financing structures and ensuring alignment with investment criteria.
2. Due Diligence:
- Lead financial due diligence efforts for potential renewable energy investments, working closely with legal, technical, and environmental advisors.
- Review all key contracts and understand key bankability points in particular power purchase agreements and construction arrangements.
3. Financial Documentation and Deal Execution:
- Prepare and comment on term sheets,
- Review financial documentation, and work with all stakeholders (in house legal and external lawyers) to achieve successful closing of financings.
4. Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banks and other financial institutions in Japan and overseas.
- Act as a key liaison between the finance team and project development teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
5. Market Research and Analysis:
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting project finance in the renewable energy sector in Japan and overseas.
Skills and Experiences
【Required】
Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project finance, preferably within a banking environment.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools, with a demonstrated ability to structure complex financing deals.
- In-depth knowledge of project finance principles, credit analysis, and risk management.
- Familiarity with renewable energy project finance structures and industry dynamics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Language
- Fluent in English
- At least business proficiency in Japanese
【Preferred】
- Advanced finance-related degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
- Ideally fluent in Japanese.
