Manager - Renewable Energy Finance

The Manager Renewable Energy Finance will be responsible for driving the expansion of the renewable energy financing portfolio, along with any additional portfolios as assigned by the Head of SME & RE. This role involves sourcing, assessing, underwriting and executing loans to companies that operate in the renewable energy space. The incumbent will play a key role in scaling the renewable energy financing vertical while also supporting the development of other verticals within the organization.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead the efforts to build and strengthen the renewable energy finance sector while actively managing additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of SME & RE.
• Source partners operating in the Renewable Energy sector and build a high-quality loan portfolio.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure the execution of high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct initial due diligence on potential partners, including high-level financial analysis.

Monitor

• Monitor and support the borrowing partners in providing necessary support in enhancing their capacities wherever required.
• Monitor the financial performance and other covenants adherence by the borrowing partners.
• Develop and measure strong program Impact monitoring systems and process.

External Relations

• Develop effective liaison with the local stake holders viz., Government agencies, banks, financial institutions, technical service providers, research institutions, communities, individual borrowers to enhance the business.
• Ensures that the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive manner to relevant stakeholders.

Recurring Tasks

• Overall responsibility for supporting in creating demand and marketing the RE vertical & SME vertical.
• Involvement in developing the annual Business Development Plan and monitoring business growth.
• Support in loan disbursements to meet the targets.
• Organize and conduct training and workshops.
• Keep track of the sector developments

Financial Analysis & Credit Assessment

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, credit assessment, and risk evaluation of prospective and existing clients.
• Prepare financial models, assess repayment capacity, and recommend appropriate financing structures.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5 to 8 years of experience in renewable energy financing, MSME finance, or NBFC/financial institutions with exposure to credit appraisal and lending.
• Hands-on experience in financial analysis, Excel modeling, and report writing is essential.
• CA, MBA or equivalent qualification. Bachelors degree in Technology (B. Tech), Science would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); familiarity with financial software tools preferred.