Associate

Company Description Fundamental Advisors, founded in 2007, is a leading alternative asset management firm focused on municipal and public purpose investing. The firm operates at the intersection of municipal finance, community assets, and special situations, seeking opportunities that advance both financial and community outcomes. Fundamental Advisors partners with a wide range of stakeholders to structure and manage investments that support essential public services and infrastructure. Team members gain exposure to complex, impact-oriented transactions and a dynamic investment environment that blends rigorous analysis with mission-driven work.

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Role Description Reporting to Managing Director, the Associate is responsible for supporting the asset management and loan servicing of Fundamental Renewables’ portfolio of solar and battery storage project finance loans. Core responsibilities include loan portfolio monitoring, internal analysis and reporting and borrower management which includes confirming covenant compliance, review of borrower reporting, ongoing project diligence support, and draw processing.  

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Essential Job Functions

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·        Monitoring and analyzing each borrower’s financial and operational performance

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·        Administering loan agreements and servicing requirements

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·        Tracking financial covenants and reporting obligations

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·        Reviewing development and construction progress and validating project milestones

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·        Processing loan draws, repayments, interest payments, and payoffs

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·        Coordinating amendments, waivers, and consents with the deal team

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·        Managing interactions with borrowers, legal counsel, and other third parties

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·        Preparing internal portfolio reports and risk assessments

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·        Monitoring collateral and compliance with loan documents

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·        Supporting workouts, restructurings and distressed situations, when necessary

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·        Maintaining accurate servicing records and portfolio databases

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·        Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

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Experience and Qualifications

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·        2-4 years’ experience in project finance, asset management, loan servicing, or commercial banking. 

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·        Self-motivated, self-directed and has the ability to independently manage concurrent projects and set priorities

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·        Strong interpersonal skills at all levels of management; excellent teamwork skills

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·        Strong understanding of loan documentation and covenant compliance

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·        Excellent organizational and project management skills

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·        Ability to manage multiple active loans simultaneously

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·        Outstanding quantitative and technical skills including familiarity with financial modeling

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·        Microsoft Office product knowledge – Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

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·        Strong financial modeling, oral and written communication abilities

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·        Good, foundational understanding of renewable energy industry transaction structures and market characteristics

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·        Ability to pay attention to detail that inspires confidence

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·        Familiarity with renewable energy project finance is preferred

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Education

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Undergraduate degree, preferably in Finance, Operations or Business.

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Other Skills

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Requires a self-motivated, independent worker who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment; effectively envisions, develops, and implements strategies to address competitive, complex business issues; and takes initiative to identify and anticipate business needs, making recommendations as appropriate.

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Supervisory Responsibility

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None.

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EEO/ADA

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Fundamental Renewables provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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This is a full-time, in-office, position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, and occasional evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.

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Travel

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Travel is less than 10% of the time.

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Compensation

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Base Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other benefits.

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