Associate/Sr. Associate, Capital Markets

Basic Function

As part of the Capital Markets team, the Associate/Sr. Associate is responsible for supporting the successful and timely execution of financings for the company. The role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of transactions, including project finance debt, bridge facilities, LC facilities, bonds, corporate debt, tax equity, and other structured capital solutions. The level of this position can be flexible depending on experience level. As part of collaborative deal teams, the Associate/Sr. Associate will focus on work streams such as modeling and analysis, due diligence, and deal documentation. This role offers a rich learning opportunity and has the scope to take on more responsibility over time, with the vision that the person will ultimately lead financings. We are seeking a team player who is proactive in solving issues and identifying opportunities, with strong attention to detail and ownership under pressure. The successful candidate will collaborate closely across the company, help to improve company processes, and contribute to our positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Support capital formation as part of deal teams, including financial modeling and analytic tasks, leading due diligence processes, and supporting negotiation of transaction documentation.
• Overcome issues and help drive execution for financial close.
• Build and maintain deep relationships externally and across the company.
• Collaborate to support drawings/fundings, including funding requests, flow of funds, closing deliverables, and coordination with agents.
• Collaborate closely with functional teams across the company, including M&A, FP&A, project development, procurement, construction, O&M, and asset management, on a variety of work streams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes.
• Be part of our open and positive culture.
• Maintain uncompromising business ethics.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 1-5 years of experience working at a leading sponsor, investor/lender, or advisor in data center/power/infrastructure/real estate.
• Data Center Finance experience required
• Transaction experience required; relevant experience includes project finance debt, tax equity, infrastructure debt, project bonds, structured finance, or data center finance.
• Expert in MS Excel. VBA knowledge a plus.
• Ownership mentality; comfort with communicating ideas and taking initiative.
• Self-motivated to do high quality work under tight deadlines and across multiple live transactions.
• Avid learner.

Location: Headquarters in Redwood City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area), San Diego, CA, or Denver, CO required (Redwood City strongly preferred). We have a hybrid office setup.

Base Pay - $80,000 - $130,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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