About DESRI
DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, and Hyderabad (India).
About the role
We are looking for a resourceful and driven professional to join DESRI, based out of the firm’s Hyderabad, India office. The successful candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar and battery projects in an agile environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.
What you'll do
You will work on a wide variety of Treasury and Corporate Finance initiatives, with a substantial focus on Corporate Finance, managing our corporate-level debt facilities, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). On the Corporate Finance/FP&A side, you will be responsible for forecasting DESRI’s short-term and long-term cash position, both at the project and corporate levels, tracking overall deal flow, planning for upcoming significant fundings, identifying and alleviating liquidity and covenant compliance concerns, and optimizing distributions. You will also need to use various existing forecasting and budgeting tools in this process, while striving to build them out further and implement new ones to streamline, consolidate, and broaden DESRI’s forecasting capabilities. You will also work on other areas of corporate finance, such as working with lenders, investors, counsel, and senior management on the initiation, modeling, due diligence, closing, and ongoing
compliance of corporate financing facilities.
Additionally, you will work with various stakeholders, including bankers, investors, senior management, asset managers, and the accounting team, to ensure that the cash side of the business is functioning efficiently while continuously developing and implementing process improvements. Furthermore, you will be responsible for preparing periodic reports for the financing parties and senior management. Additionally, this position offers an opportunity to work on initiatives related to establishing, standardizing, optimizing, and documenting corporate finance processes, workflows, and controls.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should hold –
- Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance or a Chartered Accountant (CA) degree
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Accounting-related functions.
- Skills: Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency with forecasting and budgeting tools; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop strong partnerships and influence stakeholders across teams.
- Work Style: Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with teams located across different time zones and jurisdictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in the renewable energy sector.
- Exposure to corporate debt facilities, covenant compliance, or project finance.
Skills Required
- Master of Business Administration in Finance or Chartered Accountant degree
- 1-2 years of experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Accounting-related functions
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Proficiency with forecasting and budgeting tools
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop strong partnerships and influence stakeholders across teams
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across time zones and jurisdictions
- Prior experience in the renewable energy sector
- Exposure to corporate debt facilities, covenant compliance, or project finance
What We Do
DESRI is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects throughout the United States. As long-term owners, we’re focused on creating value throughout all stages of a project’s life cycle, including development, construction, financing, and operations. Today, DESRI stands at the forefront of renewable energy, specializing in utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the U.S. DESRI is committed to adding value at every project stage, from development to operations. We’ve built a diversified portfolio across 22 states with over 11 GW of generation capacity, enough to power nearly 2 million homes. DESRI has offices in New York City, Denver, and Hyderabad and we have grown to nearly 300 employees globally.
