Corporate Finance Associate (Energy)

TL;DR

Corporate Finance Associate (Energy): Structuring, negotiating, and executing non-project debt and trading financing for a renewable energy startup with an accent on capital structure and liquidity management. Focus on building complex financial models, managing lender relationships, and partnering with leadership on capital strategy.

Location: On-site in London, UK (with possibility of remote/hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy through a fully integrated energy company model.

What you will do

• Structure, negotiate, and execute non-project debt, including RCFs, working-capital, and growth debt.
• Manage trading financing, focusing on liquidity, margin, and collateral facilities for power-trading operations.
• Lead financings end-to-end, from sizing and structuring through diligence to documentation and close.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for capital structure, covenants, scenarios, and returns.
• Manage lender and counterparty relationships, ensuring covenant compliance and handling reporting.
• Partner with leadership to determine capital strategy as the business scales.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in leveraged finance, restructuring, or M&A at a leading bank, advisory boutique, or fund.
• Strong execution record on live financing or M&A transactions, ideally with structured debt exposure.
• Excellent financial modelling and structuring skills.
• Ability to direct advisors, lenders, and counsel under time pressure.
• Strong quantitative or STEM background.
• Must be based in or able to work from London, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, commodities, or power-trading sectors.
• Familiarity with collateral, margin, and ISDA/CSA mechanics.
• Exposure to growth fundraising, receivables, or inventory financing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity sign-on bonus.
• Bi-annual bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed tech equipment tailored to your needs.
• Paid annual leave.
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees.
• High level of autonomy and ownership within a fast-growing, well-funded team.