<div><div>Job Summary UGE develops, owns, and operates community and commercial solar and energy storage projects, primarily in the United States. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we are on the front lines, working to accelerate the transition to clean, reliable energy. Our team is growing quickly, and we seek a talented and motivated individual to join our Project Finance Team. The Investment Director will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and closing of all financing transactions—debt, tax equity, and sponsor equity—while ensuring internal alignment and investor transparency. This will include new financing partners as well as the expansion of existing relationships.  The ideal candidate has a strong background in renewable energy finance and a proven track record of capital raising and cross-functional leadership. Reporting Relationships This role will report to the Managing Director, Investments &amp; Systems This role will have one direct report, Investment Manager  Key Responsibilities  Capital Strategy &amp; Execution <ul><li>Drive the origination, structuring, and execution of project-level and corporate financing transactions, including tax equity, construction/term debt, and sponsor equity. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with capital providers, including institutional investors, banks, tax equity partners, and private equity sponsors. </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate all due diligence and transaction processes with investors, legal counsel, and internal teams. </li></ul><ul><li>Drive negotiations of key financing documents and commercial terms, in collaboration with legal and executive leadership. </li></ul> Team Leadership <ul><li>Directly manage and mentor the Investment Manager, ensuring effective execution across deal processes, modeling, investor communication, and governance. </li></ul><ul><li>Set team priorities, provide professional development opportunities, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration. </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate cross-functionally with project development, engineering, legal, and accounting teams to ensure alignment on capital strategy. </li></ul> Financial Modeling &amp; Analysis <ul><li>Oversee and review financial models to evaluate economics, risks, and returns of capital deployments. </li></ul><ul><li>Provide strategic input on deal structuring and capital optimization. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure accuracy and transparency in models used for internal and external stakeholders. </li></ul> Investor Reporting &amp; Compliance <ul><li>Manage investor reporting processes, including periodic financial updates, compliance deliverables, and ad hoc requests. </li></ul><ul><li>Support ongoing relationship management with financing partners to build long-term trust and alignment. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain a robust capital markets tracker and CRM to support pipeline visibility and investor engagement. </li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree is preferred. </li></ul><ul><li>6–10 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, capital markets, or private equity. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience closing tax equity, debt, and/or sponsor equity transactions in the energy or infrastructure sectors. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and grow a high-performing team. </li></ul><ul><li>Deep understanding of renewable energy project structures, risks, and financing mechanisms. </li></ul><ul><li>Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, structuring, and investment analysis. </li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of working directly with senior stakeholders and investors. </li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment. </li></ul> Benefits &amp; Compensation<ul><li>Competitive salary and incentive compensation</li><li>Option to enroll in a fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision plan</li><li>Our workforce is about 80% remote. We have an office in NYC and Toronto. If you live nearby, we ask that you join us in the office 2x a week.</li><li>401K Employer Match </li><li>Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)</li><li>Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet</li></ul> As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors UGE deems pertinent to the hiring decision.</div></div>

At UGE we’re bringing solar power to people and businesses across the world. With over a decade and 500MW of global experience, we’re making a significant impact on the world’s transition to clean energy.&nbsp;Our community solar projects provide families, local businesses, schools and other institutions with energy that’s cleaner and more affordable than energy from the grid. With solar now the cheapest generator of electricity, and community solar the most rapidly expanding segment within the solar industry, UGE is growing exponentially and is perfectly positioned to continue accelerating.&nbsp;As a single source developer, our team sees every step of our projects through from start to finish, from project origination and financing through engineering, development and construction, to asset ownership and maintenance. Since the beginning, we’ve been committed to maintaining the autonomy, nimbleness, and entrepreneurial spirit that allows us to pursue the projects we want - sometimes the projects that wouldn’t get done otherwise.Our team is made up of smart problem solvers who are passionate about improving the way the world uses energy. We’re growing quickly, and are excited to be seeking talented individuals to join us in a variety of positions.&nbsp;

Investment Director

<div><div>Job Summary UGE develops, owns, and operates community and commercial solar and energy storage projects, primarily in the United States. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we are on the front lines, working to accelerate the transition to clean, reliable energy. Our team is growing quickly, and we seek a talented and motivated individual to join our Project Finance Team. The Investment Director will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, structuring, negotiation, and closing of all financing transactions—debt, tax equity, and sponsor equity—while ensuring internal alignment and investor transparency. This will include new financing partners as well as the expansion of existing relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ideal candidate has a strong background in renewable energy finance and a proven track record of capital raising and cross-functional leadership. Reporting Relationships This role will report to the Managing Director, Investments &amp; Systems&nbsp;This role will have one direct report, Investment Manager&nbsp; Key Responsibilities&nbsp; Capital Strategy &amp; Execution&nbsp;<ul><li>Drive the origination, structuring, and execution of project-level and corporate financing transactions, including tax equity, construction/term debt, and sponsor equity.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with capital providers, including institutional investors, banks, tax equity partners, and private equity sponsors.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate all due diligence and transaction processes with investors, legal counsel, and internal teams.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Drive negotiations of key financing documents and commercial terms, in collaboration with legal and executive leadership.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Team Leadership&nbsp;<ul><li>Directly manage and mentor the Investment Manager, ensuring effective execution across deal processes, modeling, investor communication, and governance.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Set team priorities, provide professional development opportunities, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate cross-functionally with project development, engineering, legal, and accounting teams to ensure alignment on capital strategy.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Financial Modeling &amp; Analysis&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversee and review financial models to evaluate economics, risks, and returns of capital deployments.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Provide strategic input on deal structuring and capital optimization.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure accuracy and transparency in models used for internal and external stakeholders.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Investor Reporting &amp; Compliance&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage investor reporting processes, including periodic financial updates, compliance deliverables, and ad hoc requests.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support ongoing relationship management with financing partners to build long-term trust and alignment.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain a robust capital markets tracker and CRM to support pipeline visibility and investor engagement.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>6–10 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, capital markets, or private equity.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience closing tax equity, debt, and/or sponsor equity transactions in the energy or infrastructure sectors.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and grow a high-performing team.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Deep understanding of renewable energy project structures, risks, and financing mechanisms.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, structuring, and investment analysis.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of working directly with senior stakeholders and investors.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits &amp; Compensation<ul><li>Competitive salary and incentive compensation</li><li>Option to enroll in a fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision plan</li><li>Our workforce is about 80% remote. We have an office in NYC and Toronto. If you live nearby, we ask that you join us in the office 2x a week.</li><li>401K Employer Match&nbsp;</li><li>Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)</li><li>Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet</li></ul> As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors UGE deems pertinent to the hiring decision.</div></div>

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