pLeap29 is partnering with a leading renewable energy platform as it continues to expand its financing team in Italy. The business is looking to appoint a Project Finance Associate to join its Milan-based team and support the financing, refinancing and development of a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. /ppbr / /ppWe are seeking a mid-level Project Finance professional with approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience, gained within a renewable energy developer, IPP, investment platform, bank, debt fund or other financial institution. /ppbr / /ppThe successful candidate will bring strong experience in project finance transactions, financial modelling and debt structuring, ideally with a background in solar PV. Experience with BESS / battery energy storage projects would be a significant advantage. /ppbr / /ppstrongThe Position /strong /ppWorking closely with the investment, finance and development functions, you will play an important role in the structuring and execution of financing transactions across renewable energy projects and portfolios. /ppThe position offers exposure to both new project financings and refinancing transactions, with a particular focus on solar PV and energy storage assets in Italy and potentially across wider European markets. /ppbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /pulliLead and support the structuring and execution of project and portfolio financing transactions for solar PV and BESS assets. /liliDevelop, maintain and enhance detailed project finance and portfolio financial models. /liliPerform debt sizing, cash flow analysis, refinancing assessments, investment analysis and downside modelling. /liliAnalyse key credit metrics including leverage, DSCR, debt capacity, liquidity and covenant headroom. /liliSupport transactions throughout the full financing lifecycle, from initial structuring and lender engagement through to financial close. /liliWork alongside banks, debt providers, financial advisors, lawyers and other transaction counterparties. /liliAssist with the negotiation of senior debt facilities,



refinancing arrangements and other financing structures. /liliReview and negotiate financing terms, including cash sweeps, distribution restrictions, reserve accounts, financial covenants and cure mechanisms. /liliSupport the refinancing, optimisation and capital structuring of existing renewable energy portfolios. /liliAssess project and platform-level liquidity requirements and future funding needs. /liliContribute to the review and preparation of financing documentation, including representations and warranties and other transaction provisions. /liliPrepare detailed financial analysis and recommendations for investment and financing committees. /liliTake ownership of modelling and transaction workstreams, working closely with senior members of the financing team. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongCandidate Profile /strong /ppThe ideal candidate will have: /pulli5–8 years of experience in Project Finance, Infrastructure Finance, Renewable Energy Finance or a closely related field. /liliExperience within an IPP, renewable energy developer, infrastructure investor, bank, lender, debt fund or financial institution. /liliA strong understanding of project finance structures, debt financing and credit analysis. /liliExcellent financial modelling capabilities, including the ability to build and develop complex models independently. /liliDemonstrable experience with solar PV project financing. /liliPrevious exposure to BESS / battery storage financing would be highly desirable. /liliStrong knowledge of debt sizing, refinancing, financial structuring and downside case analysis. /liliExperience working directly with lenders and other financing counterparties. /liliFamiliarity with financing documentation and representations warranties (RW) is advantageous. /liliStrong analytical, numerical and communication skills. /liliThe ability to manage multiple workstreams and take ownership of transactions. /liliA practical, hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to operate effectively within a lean and fast-growing organisation. /li /ulpIf your interested in this role please send your CV across /ppbr / /p

📌 Project Finance & Investment Associate- Solar & Bess (Roma)
🏢 Leap29
📍 Roma