Head of Project Finance
Giga Energy · , and the corporate financing stack that sits above the project level. Represent the company to the board and investment committees — translate complex multi-layer financing structures into clear risk-return narratives for the board, external investors, and credit committees on the other side of the table. Build the internal financial infrastructure — models, templates, underwriting standards, governance, reporting cadences, and lender compliance systems that scale with deal volume as Giga grows. Requirements 10+ years in project finance, structured finance, or infrastructure finance, with a clear track record of leading deals from origination through close as the principal or lead banker — not as support. Proven record of closing large-scale non-recourse and limited-recourse debt facilities for physical infrastructure assets, including construction-phase financing, at sizes that have materially moved a portfolio. Deep experience structuring and negotiating across the full capital stack — senior debt, mezzanine, tax equity, back-leverage, and sponsor equity — with the judgment to know which structure fits which project. Demonstrated ability to build a function from scratch or rebuild one at inflection, including hiring and managing a team, setting the operating cadence, and establishing the standards. Established relationships across institutional lenders, infrastructure funds, and tax equity investors that you can activate from day one. Elite modeling fluency — you can build a project finance model from a blank spreadsheet, sculpt debt against complex cash flows, and defend every assumption in front of a credit committee. You also know when not to be the one in the model. Executive presence and narrative skill — you’re as credible in a board meeting as you are in a credit committee, and you can turn complex structures into clear risk-return stories for any audience. High agency and builder’s instinct — you are energized, not unnerved, by the prospect of writing the playbook rather than following one. Bonus Points Direct experience financing power generation, energy, or data center infrastructure assets at scale. Deep familiarity with ITC/PTC tax credit structures and transferability provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act, including structuring transfer deals with corporate buyers. Senior background at an infrastructure-focused investment bank (Macquarie, Guggenheim, RBC, MUFG, KeyBanc) or an infrastructure fund (Stonepeak, GIP, Brookfield, IFM). Experience with equipment-level financing, sale-leaseback structures, or asset-backed lending for industrial or power assets. Experience leading a capital markets or project finance function inside an operating company, not just advising from the sell-side. MBA, CFA, or graduate degree in a quantitative field. Prior experience at a high-growth company during a scaling phase —you know what it feels like when the pace of the business outstrips the infrastructure, and you’re energized by that, not overwhelmed. Benefits Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup 401(k) with 4% employer match Unlimited PTO Parental leave Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate Who we hire We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us. Originally posted on Himalayas