Junior Project Finance Analyst Job at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position

• Currently we are looking for a Junior Project Finance Analyst in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
• As the Junior Project Finance Analyst, you will have a proven track record in renewable energy project finance, with a strong focus on debt financial modelling and transaction closing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex renewable energy projects, supporting the development and financing of solar, wind, and storage assets.

Main responsibilities 

• Closing renewable energy project finance transaction (solar, wind, storage, or similar)
• Building complex, fully integrated project finance models
• Modeling project finance non-recourse debt sizing tools, equity waterfall, structured finance tools, etc.
• Exposure to power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC/O&M contracts, and financial documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including lenders, investors, and legal advisors, to facilitate project financing
• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation to support project financing and stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to the due diligence process and assist in negotiations related to project finance agreements

Qualifications and competencies 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 1 – 5 years of specific, proven experience in project finance financial modeling within the renewable energy sector
• Demonstrated success in closing renewable energy project finance transactions (solar, wind, storage, or similar)
• Strong expertise in building complex, fully integrated project finance models
• Hands-on experience with project finance non-recourse debt sizing tools, equity waterfalls, and structured finance models
• Exposure to power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC/O&M contracts, and relevant financial documentation
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience working with international or multilateral project financing organizations