Associate, Structured Finance

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 working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

The Associate within the Structured Finance team will join a dynamic and multi skilled team of professionals with extensive experience in executing and originating structured finance transactions (project finance, corporate finance, M&A).

The Structured Finance and M&A team works alongside Lightsource bp’s global development teams, including experts in engineering, power markets, construction and asset management, to originate, develop, construct and operate onshore renewable and energy storage projects.

The Associate will be an essential part of the team, supporting in the structuring and execution phases of financing and M&A processes in relation to Lightsource bp projects (solar, BESS and onshore wind) to help deliver the company’s ambitious growth targets.

Responsibilities of the Role

Supporting the transaction lead in progressing transactions from origination to Financial Close

Preparing internal and external presentations, including investment committee materials, deal teasers, information memoranda

Assisting in negotiations with financing parties and investors

Building, running and amending project financial models

Reviewing and providing inputs for financial and transaction documentation (e.g. Facility Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements)

Coordination and management of due diligence processes, including management of advisers and Q&A processes

Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other functional teams within LSbp, as well as financing institutions and investors

Maintain regional specific models and processes used by Lightsource bp development teams to make investment decisions

Have a good understanding of power markets, engineering implications, tax, accounting and project financing in our operational jurisdictions

Review investment papers and models prepared by development teams

Collaborate with development teams to assess new investment opportunities and ensure bankable solutions, whilst highlighting key deal issues and areas of exposure

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Experience & Knowledge Required

2-to-4 years of relevant experience with a lender, investor or adviser active in the infrastructure and energy finance space, or with an IPP/vertically integrated developer

Interest and passion for the energy sector, especially renewable energy and storage

Advanced corporate finance knowledge and experience of M&A processes

Strong understanding of project finance principles

Understanding of various financial and risk management products

Skills Required

Ability to think independently and critically

Strong communication skills

Ability to take ownership of a piece of work

Solid analytical capability and numerical skills

Advanced skills in developing, using and understanding cash-flow and complex financial models

Demonstrable experience in working with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Coordination of complex transaction workstreams

Understanding of key tax, accounting and legal concepts relating to project finance and M&A processes

Proactive and problem solving attitude

Detailed oriented and well organised

Fluency in English is essential, additional European language is a plus

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree required

Further relevant qualifications beneficial (eg. ACA, CFA, Masters)

Why you’ll want to work for 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 projects are responsible.

Be recognised: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

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 and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

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 prepare 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 therefore 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.