Investment Banking Analyst

Manager, Finance (Project Finance)

Location: Austin, Texas

Reports To: Director, Finance

Position Overview

Our client, an infrastructure developer, is seeking a Manager of Finance to support project finance, financial modeling, and transaction execution across a rapidly scaling data center platform.

This role is ideal for a candidate with Investment Banking, Project Finance, or Infrastructure Finance experience who wants to transition into an operating environment while remaining deeply involved in deal execution and capital strategy.

The Manager will play a key role in building financial models, supporting capital raises, and executing transactions, working closely with senior finance leadership and external capital providers.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Analysis

Build and maintain detailed financial models at the project and portfolio level

Model cash flows, capital structures, and return profiles

Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning

Support investment decisions with clear, data-driven analysis

Project Finance Support

Assist in structuring project-level debt and equity financing

Analyze financing alternatives and support recommendations

Prepare materials for lenders and investors

Support evaluation of project economics and capital deployment

Transaction Execution

Support execution of financing transactions from diligence through closing

Coordinate with lenders, investors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders

Assist in preparation of credit memos, investment presentations, and data rooms

Track transaction workstreams and ensure deliverables are met

Strategic & Operational Support

Partner with development and operations teams on financial inputs

Support pricing analysis and contract evaluation

Assist with long-term capital planning and portfolio analysis

Capital Markets Exposure

Support ongoing interactions with banks, lenders, and investors

Assist with lender reporting and compliance deliverables

Monitor market trends and financing conditions

Qualifications

1.5–3 years of experience in Investment Banking (preferably at the Analyst level or recently promoted from Analyst), Project Finance, Infrastructure Finance, or a related field

Strong financial modeling skills (expected to be hands-on and technically strong)

Experience working on transactions, capital raises, or structured finance

Experience in infrastructure, energy, power, or data centers preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple workstreams

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

What We're Looking For

Investment Banking background

Strong technical skillset with willingness to do the detailed work

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment

High ownership mentality — takes responsibility for outputs

Interest in transitioning from advisory to principal-side execution

What Success Looks Like

Financial models are accurate, robust, and decision-ready

Transactions are executed efficiently with strong analytical support

Senior team relies on this role for high-quality, detailed work

Strong credibility built with internal and external stakeholders

Clear progression toward Director-level responsibility

Additional Notes

High exposure to senior leadership and external capital providers

Fast-paced, deal-oriented environment

Significant opportunity for growth as the platform scales