Junior Financial Analyst – Renewable Energy and Real Estate (HYBRID)

About Ecosmart SolutionEcoSmart Solution’s develops energy and building resiliency projects for all real estate asset types for commercial customers across the country. We are a team of engineers, data scientists, and construction professionals committed to creating a better built environment. Our projects include: geothermal energy networks for new home communities, solar and energy storage solutions for industrial property portfolios, fully independent low-carbon microgrids for neighborhoods, and energy and water saving deep retrofits for older buildings. If you meet the position’s requirements and are intellectually inspired by and driven to work on these types of projects, please apply.Job SummaryThis role provides financial analysis, modeling, and deal-structuring support to EcoSmart Solution’s energy-focused building infrastructure business. The Junior Financial Analyst will translate engineering scopes and market incentives into project-level financial models, evaluate project feasibility, and prepare materials that support both internal decision-making and external communications.The position requires strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. This role is designed for a highly intelligent, motivated recent graduate or early-career professional with exceptional problem-solving ability. The Analyst reports to the VP of Finance & Project Structuring, with close collaboration across the leadership team.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or an equivalent quantitative/logic-focused field of study1–3 years of experience, including internships or equivalent work demonstrating reliability and goal achievement.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; comfort working with large datasets and ambiguous informationHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with core financial concepts (DCF, NPV, IRR, ROI, payback, cap rates, basic loan math)Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize complex findings for stakeholdersHigh attention to detail; Ability to check your work independently and identify errorsInterest in clean energy, built-environment sustainability, and/or real estate financeUS-Based and authorized to work in the US for any employerThe Ideal Candidate Will HaveExceptionally high cognitive ability and strong pattern-recognition skills; enjoys solving puzzles and telling stories with numbersComfort reading policy/regulatory text and mapping it to financial reality (e.g., IRS guidance → model inputs)Proficiency with AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) and an instinct for using technology to increase efficiencyExposure to project finance, real estate finance, or clean-energy economics through coursework, research, or internshipsWell-rounded, curious individual with diverse hobbies/interests that demonstrate intellectual breadthTrack record of setting ambitious goals and achieving them, whether academic, professional, or personalSelf-aware direct communicator: attentive, thoughtful, and able to adapt message to audienceGrowth mindset: willing to learn new fields quickly and expand into external-facing responsibilities over timeJob DutiesFinancial Modeling & AnalysisBuild, run, and improve project-level financial models using existing templates and, over time, create new onesTranslate engineering scopes (capex, system performance, energy generation, energy savings) into cash flow projectionsResearch, Evaluate and Apply: tax credits, incentives, and rebate structures to financial models; evaluate impact on project economicsConduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to test assumptions (costs, incentives, production, tariffs)Develop professional fluency in both energy project and real estate project financial underwriting and modeling.Incentives & Market ResearchTrack and maintain internal database of incentive programs at federal, state, and local levels; summarize implications for ESS projectsResearch retail electricity markets and summarize rules, tariffs, and opportunities affecting project economicsSupport interpretation of IRS and agency guidance, extracting key operative rules for financial structuringCommunication & CollaborationPrepare financial analysis and materials for internal leadership and external customer/partner presentationsCollaborate with Business Development and Engineering teams to align pricing, scope, and financial structuringSupport preparation of pitch decks, proposals, and investment memos as neededCommunicate findings and recommendations in concise, stakeholder-ready formatsFormat and reframe numbers, and analysis outputs for presentation to fit specific audiences. Deal Structuring SupportSupport evaluation and application of project debt and equity structures, including construction and term debtContribute to project pricing strategies that balance ESS requirements with real estate customer, lender, and third-party economicsOver time, support interactions with developers, lenders, and financing partnersOtherMaintain organized workbooks and version control of financial modelsSuggest and implement automation or data-cleaning solutions to improve efficiencyOther duties as assignedASSESSMENTFinalists complete a practical problem-solving exercise. We evaluate your approach, reasoning, and communication - not just the answer.