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Head of Project Finance | Developer & IPP | San Francisco | $ Excellent + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
The Company

A leading U.S. renewable energy developer and IPP with institutional backing, a robust pipeline and portfolio across utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage. This platform is driving the energy transition with scale, discipline, and innovation.

The Role

You’ll drive the financial execution of a diversified U.S. renewable energy platform, overseeing major transactions and guiding a team through rapid growth. You’ll act as a strategic partner to the executive team, ensuring capital efficiency and long-term scalability across a national portfolio of solar, wind, and storage assets.

  • Structure and negotiate complex financing solutions, including tax equity and debt instruments
  • Lead due diligence, documentation, and closing for all project financings
  • Establish and maintain relationships with financing partners, advisors, and institutions
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing project finance team
  • Contribute to strategic planning, portfolio valuation, and capital allocation decisions
Requirements
  • 10+ years’ experience in project finance, structured finance or capital markets within renewables
  • Proven track record closing financings for solar, storage, and or wind (tax equity, debt, hybrid)
  • Strong network of lenders, investors, and financial institutions
  • Solid understanding of U.S. energy markets and financing structures
  • Leadership experience building and managing teams
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred

If you’re looking to take on a senior leadership role at a fast-growing U.S. renewable energy developer with a high-quality pipeline and strong financial backing, we encourage you to apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

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About Vanguard Energy Partners

Vanguard Energy Partners is a specialist executive search firm focused exclusively on helping renewable energy and private equity firms across the U.S. build top-tier finance and investment teams.

If this role isn’t quite the right fit, but you’re operating in the Finance, particularly M&A, project finance, or capital markets space within renewables, feel free to reach out — we’d still love to connect for future opportunities.

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