The Sr. Associate will play a central role in Tesla's energy finance and capital markets activities, including structuring and executing new energy financing transactions and leading other strategic initiatives as needed. The individual will work collaboratively with internal business partners from treasury, financial planning, accounting, legal, tax, risk, financial services, business development, engineering, and other operational teams. The Sr. Associate will be an effective communicator who can interface with senior leadership, banking partners, investors, and service providers. Finally, a successful candidate will have excellent problem solving skills and demonstrated aptitude for being a team player.
- Lead Tesla's energy-related financials for storage, solar, charging, and manufacturing initiatives across the residential and utility-scale markets
- Collaborate with business development teams to identify and create financial solutions for new energy product offerings
- Execute a range of non-recourse energy transactions including securitizations, working capital facilities, construction loans, term loans and other structures as necessary
- Manage relationships and engagement with banking partners, institutional investors, rating agencies, and other funding sources
- Create well-structured and accurate financial models, prepare due diligence, collateral, asset performance, offering memorandum, and documentation materials to support execution of energy financing transactions
- Oversee reporting, compliance, appraisal, and audit activities, for Tesla's existing energy financial portfolio
- Participate in other strategic capital markets projects and initiatives as necessary
- 6 to 8 years of experience in project finance, structured finance, corporate finance, or investment banking with a strong track record of superior performance
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, or equivalent experience
- Excellent interpersonal, time management, negotiation, and communication skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with business development, engineering, financial planing, legal, accounting, tax, and other operational teams
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles and treasury operations
- Expert with Excel and PowerPoint
- High energy, execution focused, and results-oriented approach
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$80,000 - $180,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.