Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Operations

Company: Nelnet
Location: Jackson
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.DESCRIPTION & JOB SUMMARY:Nelnet is becoming a significant force in renewable energy as it continues to diversify and vertically integrate its various services. Nelnet started as a significant solar tax equity investor and now has the expertise to develop, own, and operate its own projects. Nelnet has key relationships and a reputable brand within the higher-education and C&I spaces. Nelnet will utilize these customer relationships, capital markets expertise, and renewable energy experience to develop, manage, and own renewable energy projects. We believe this combination of reputation, experience, capital, and relationships lends itself to becoming a formidable, distributed generation solar developer for years to come.Nelnet is seeking an experienced renewable energy and solar professional for the role of Senior Manager, Operations to join our tax equity co-investor platform and capital markets teams. You will be responsible for assisting in relationship management for our tax equity co-investors and providing operational support for our distributed generation solar business development division. Responsibilities will include: internal project management, operational oversite of tax equity relationships, assisting in the creation of new financing products for solar and renewable energy systems, running data rooms, tracking deal progress, reporting to internal and external partners, overseeing investor funding requests and reporting requirements, and review of various real estate related documents. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tax equity or capital markets operations with 5+ years experience.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee operational aspects of tax equity capital raising and capital markets.
• Project manage new financial products and co-investor reporting.
• Coordinate activities with legal, underwriting, marketing, and sales team.
• Develop and execute on strategy for continuous improvement of our business development efforts.
• Act as a thought leader that can manage multiple projects.
• Drive the execution and delivery of new business development and relationship management projects.
• Manage follow-up with stakeholders to ensure a projects completion.
• Prepare and/or review sales contracts and financing arrangements.
• Oversee document preparation and completion (e.g. contracts, close-outs, punch lists, etc.)
• Create and evaluate project reporting; provide timely and accurate project status reporting to management
• Continually seek and capitalize on opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Assist with new business pursuitsEDUCATION:Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.EXPERIENCE:5 years experience in tax equity or capital markets operations. This individual has a broad understanding of renewable energy and tax equity. Possesses strong leadership qualities and the ability to prioritize and management multiple projects. Works independently and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Skill to immerse oneself into the clients environment.COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and find solutions
• Advanced computer skills in the use of sales presentations
• Proficient in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Salesforce
• Excellent listening skills to define needs, offer solutions and formulate responses to objections
• Ability to respond quickly to customer and prospect needs
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong work ethic, values, and integrity
• Valid drivers' license and dependable transportation
• Energy, Drive, and Motivation: Embraces challenges enthusiastically, then executes relentlessly. Willingness to expand role and find ways to support members of the renewable energy team.
• Entrepreneurial: Encounters new business ideas and continuously assesses the proposals.Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Nelnet Talent Acquisition & Recruiting.Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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