Manager, Structured Finance

Job Summary:

The Structured Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the various debt and equity closings within IGS’ Solar division. A primary focus of this role will be leading the securitization process of asset-backed securities (ABS) for Residential Solar leases. This involves managing the end-to-end process of structuring, packaging, and managing ABS products for IGS and its investors. The Structured Finance Manager will lead a Senior Project Finance Analyst, and collaborates with internal teams, external stakeholders, and investment banks to ensure successful execution of debt (securitization) and equity transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Management:

• Manage the entire securitization process, from deal structuring to closing and post-closing activities.

• Oversee closings for tax and cash equity transactions, managing diligence requests, collaboration with outside counsel and providing analysis for senior leadership to make decisions on material deal points

• Coordinate with internal teams, including legal, risk management, finance, and operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

• Collaborate with investment banks and external service providers to facilitate the securitization process.

Team Leadership and Cross Function Integration:

• Lead and mentor one experienced direct report, with potential for team expansion as the business continues to scale.

• Assist Fund Management team in transitioning transactions from closing to operating, sharing guidance on modeling, reporting and other areas as needed.

Structuring and Packaging:

• Alongside finance leadership, develop and implement optimal structures for securitization transactions, considering market conditions, investor preferences, and regulatory requirements.

• Analyze underlying asset pools to determine appropriate collateral composition and risk characteristics.

• Collaborate with credit rating agencies to obtain credit ratings for the ABS products.

Investor Relations:

• In conjunction with capital markets team, engage with potential investors to market ABS products, maintain data rooms, and address inquiries, providing necessary information.

• Develop relationships with institutional investors, credit funds, and other market participants to expand the investor base.

• Stay updated on market trends and investor preferences to ensure the competitiveness of ABS offerings.

Risk Management:

• Assess and mitigate risks associated with ABS transactions, including credit, interest rate, liquidity, and market risks.

• Develop risk management strategies and contingency plans to address potential issues during the securitization process.

• Monitor the performance of securitized assets and take appropriate actions to manage any emerging risks.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Work with internal and external counsel to prepare and review legal documentation, including offering memoranda, prospectuses, and transaction agreements.

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, such as securitization …