Senior Portfolio Investment Manager

Lightsource

$160K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in project finance, renewable energy, or structured finance
  • Proven track record working with lenders and tax equity investors
  • Knowledge of non-recourse project finance structures
  • Proficient in project finance documentation and covenant management
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for lenders and investors in assigned portfolios
  • Manage compliance with project finance documentation and reporting obligations
  • Coordinate waivers and amendments with capital providers
  • Ensure timely debt service payments and distributions to investors
  • Monitor financial performance across project portfolios
  • Analyze financial statements and identify risks and opportunities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for portfolio performance

Benefits

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage starting day one, with zero premiums for employee-only coverage
  • Retention bonuses
  • Four weeks of vacation, three weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution
  • Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday & Friday remote)
  • Monthly phone reimbursement up to $100
  • Commuter benefit up to $150 per month
  • Lifestyle Savings Account and additional wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Senior Portfolio Investment Manager

Department: Investment Management
Reports to: Head of Portfolio Investment Management
Location: Denver, CO | Austin, TX | San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

Lightsource bp is seeking a Senior Portfolio Investment Manager to support the rapid growth of our U.S. renewable energy portfolio.

The Investment Management (IM) team acts as the primary interface between Lightsource bp and our capital partners after projects reach financial close. The team manages ongoing investor relationships, financial performance, and compliance with financing agreements across operating renewable energy assets.

This role will oversee portfolios of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, ensuring strong investor relationships, financial performance, and compliance with complex project finance structures.

You will collaborate closely with Structured Finance, Asset Management, Finance, Power Marketing, Legal, and Engineering teams to support the long-term success of Lightsource bp's renewable energy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Investor Management

  • Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for lenders, tax equity investors, and equity partners across assigned portfolios.
  • Manage compliance with project finance documentation and covenant reporting obligations.
  • Coordinate waivers, approvals, and amendments with capital providers.
  • Ensure timely debt service payments and investor distributions.
  • Manage and optimize letters of credit and ancillary financial facilities.


Financial & Portfolio Oversight

  • Monitor technical, commercial, and financial performance across project portfolios.
  • Support preparation of budgets, forecasts, financial models, and performance reporting.
  • Analyze project financials including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
  • Identify risks and opportunities for commercial or financial optimization.


Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Asset Management, Structured Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Power Marketing teams to drive portfolio performance.
  • Support refinancing, sell-downs, and M&A transactions across renewable assets.
  • Contribute to portfolio-level reviews and global investment initiatives.


Qualifications

Experience

  • Experience in project finance, renewable energy, infrastructure investment, or structured finance.
  • Experience working with lenders, tax equity investors, or infrastructure capital providers.
  • Familiarity with non-recourse project finance structures.


Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of project finance documentation and covenant management.
  • Ability to interpret complex financial models and financial statements.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization.


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.


Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 annually + 20% annual bonus

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage starting day one, with zero premiums for employee-only coverage
  • Retention bonuses
  • Four weeks of vacation, three weeks of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution
  • Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday & Friday remote)
  • Monthly phone reimbursement up to $100
  • Commuter benefit up to $150 per month
  • Lifestyle Savings Account and additional wellness benefits


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