Vice President, Capital Markets

Summary

Join NineDot Energy as their Vice President, Capital Markets! Reporting to the CFO, you will spearhead financial strategy, capital raising, and investor relations. This leadership role demands extensive experience in tax equity and debt financings, a strong network within the investment community, and proven success in structuring favorable deals. You will lead the Capital Markets team, collaborate with senior executives, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and incentive stock options, with a hybrid work model preferred. NineDot is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, or M&A, with a significant portion spent in the renewable energy sector
• Deep understanding of financial instruments, capital markets, and financing structures with expertise in tax equity and debt financing transactions
• Proven track record of negotiating and structuring deals in the renewable energy space
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to and engage with investors, financial institutions, and senior executives
• Strong network of contacts within the investment community and a proven track record of successful capital raising efforts
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Work with senior executives to establish financial and strategic goals for the organization, including financing and investment strategies
• Negotiate and structure financing deals to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the company
• Spearhead company's efforts in project financing of battery projects, including overseeing debt, tax equity, and equity financing
• Develop new relationships and maintain existing relationships with third-party capital providers
• Represent the company in exploring new financing opportunities, including creative pre-construction and corporate financing structures
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Understand and mitigate key elements of financial risk
• Construct and monitor reliable structured finance control systems
• Ensure structured finance activities comply with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential investors including the preparation and delivery of presentations, reports, and communications to the investment community
• Monitor capital markets, economic trends, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and risks, providing strategic insights and recommendations based on market analysis
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Capital Markets team fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and manage financial risks associated with capital markets activities; including, implementing best practices for financial governance and risk management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the CFO, CEO, SVP Project Development & Construction, and Board of Directors, to align capital markets strategies with the company’s overall business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree

Benefits

• Salary Range: $290,000 - $310,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options
• Hybrid work model preferred, Remote with regular travel to Brooklyn will be considered