Job summary
Job overview
The Vice President of Structured Finance at Tapio leads project-level financing for distributed generation solar and storage, playing a strategic role in capital markets and financial infrastructure growth.
Responsibilities and impact
This role involves executing tax equity and debt financings, managing investor relationships, underwriting and deal structuring, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting long-term capital planning, and reporting to private equity sponsors and the board.
Compensation and benefits
The compensation includes a competitive base salary, bonus, and equity participation.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 7–10+ years in renewable energy project or structured finance, especially DG or C&I solar, with a proven record in tax equity and debt transactions and strong capital market relationships; private equity experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The role suits someone thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and lean platform environment.
Company information
Tapio is a private equity-backed renewable energy developer focused on distributed generation solar and storage, including C&I, community solar, and DG-scale utility projects.
Unique job features
This senior leadership position offers high visibility and the opportunity to build financial systems and tools within a growing clean energy platform.
Company overview
Tapio is a forestry technology company that provides digital solutions to enhance forest management and sustainability. They make money by offering software and services that help forest owners, managers, and stakeholders monitor and optimize forest resources through data analytics and remote sensing technologies. Founded with a mission to promote sustainable forestry, Tapio has developed a platform that integrates various data sources to provide actionable insights, ensuring efficient and environmentally friendly forest operations. Their innovative approach has positioned them as a key player in the forestry tech industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in renewable energy project finance, especially your expertise in distributed generation solar and storage financing.
Highlight your proven success in executing tax equity and debt transactions, showcasing your ability to manage underwriting, diligence, and deal structuring from term sheet to close.
Stress your strong relationships with capital market participants like tax equity investors, commercial lenders, and institutional capital providers, demonstrating your network strength.
Apply through multiple channels including Tapio's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and application reach.
Connect with professionals in Tapio's structured finance or renewable energy divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent DG solar projects or expressing interest in Tapio’s growth and private equity-backed strategy to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'tax equity,' 'debt financings,' 'structured finance,' 'DG solar,' 'capital markets,' and 'project finance' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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