Project Finance Specialist (Renewable Energy) (#8051)

¥10,000,000 ～ ¥13,000,000 Yearly

Tokyo

Full time

Financial: Asset Management

Accounting | Finance

About the company

A leading global company in renewable energy and decarbonization solutions. Conducting development, construction, and O&M of renewable energy power plants as its main business.

Job description

Project Finance Specialist - Renewable Energy

About the job

The company 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 now looking for a talented and experienced Project Finance Specialist to join our dynamic finance team, 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.

It is 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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.
Fluent in English with at least business level Japanese ability
Advanced finance-related degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

Benefits

Employment type: Full-time contract (keiyaku-shain)

Working hours: 8 hours per day flex time (no core hours)

Working style: Hybrid (remote work allowed for up to 4 days/week)

Holidays: 10-20 days of paid leave depending on tenure; 7 days Shizen Energy special leave, maternity/paternity leave etc.

Salary to be discussed through the hiring process.

Language requirement

Japanese (Fluent), English (Business advanced)

Working hours

9:00 AM - 18:00 PM

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