Project Finance
Pubblicato il 13-09-2026 - Leap29 in Milano
Leap29 is partnering with a leading renewable energy platform as it continues to expand its financing team in Italy. The business is looking to appoint a Project Finance Associate to join its Milan-based team and support the financing, refinancing and development of a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets.
We are seeking a mid-level Project Finance professional with approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience, gained within a renewable energy developer, IPP, investment platform, bank, debt fund or other financial institution.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience in project finance transactions, financial modelling and debt structuring, ideally with a background in solar PV. Experience with BESS / battery energy storage projects would be a significant advantage.
The Position
Working closely with the investment, finance and development functions, you will play an important role in the structuring and execution of financing transactions across renewable energy projects and portfolios.
The position offers exposure to both new project financings and refinancing transactions, with a particular focus on solar PV and energy storage assets in Italy and potentially across wider European markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the structuring and execution of project and portfolio financing transactions for solar PV and BESS assets.
- Develop, maintain and enhance detailed project finance and portfolio financial models.
- Perform debt sizing, cash flow analysis, refinancing assessments, investment analysis and downside modelling.
- Analyse key credit metrics including leverage, DSCR, debt capacity, liquidity and covenant headroom.
- Support transactions throughout the full financing lifecycle, from initial structuring and lender engagement through to financial close.
- Work alongside banks, debt providers, financial advisors, lawyers and other transaction counterparties.
- Assist with the negotiation of senior debt facilities, refinancin