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 (Milano)
🏢 Leap29
📍 Milano