Senior Associate, Project Finance
The Nuclear Company · Columbia, SC or Washington, DC
Posted about 3 months ago · $118,000 - $140,000
or apply directly on The Nuclear Company's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days The Nuclear Company's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of The Nuclear Company's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Nuclear Company
- high 80 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 111 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Nuclear Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Nuclear Company.
About this role
The Senior Associate, Project Finance role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate complex capital financing transactions in the energy sector. Key responsibilities include building financial models, conducting market analysis, and supporting the execution of project finance transactions. The position requires a strong analytical background and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Nuclear Company as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling of levered non-recourse projects
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience with modeling tax equity partnership economics
- Familiarity with government-backed financing mechanisms, tax incentives, or DOE/loan guarantee programs
What you get
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability to ambiguity
- Role involves significant collaboration across various departments, which may impact work dynamics
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
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Listed by The Nuclear Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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