Application Guide
How to Apply for Infrastructure Finance, Lead
at Comity
🏢 About Comity
Comity is driving the transition to a 100% renewable energy future by building reliable, transparent, and efficient financial systems for infrastructure projects. Working here means being at the forefront of climate finance, with a focus on utility-scale renewables, energy storage, and digital infrastructure.
About This Role
As Infrastructure Finance Lead, you will own the entire deal lifecycle from underwriting to closing, managing complex financial models and cross-functional due diligence. This role is impactful because you directly enable the financing of critical clean energy and digital infrastructure assets that power the modern economy.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start your day reviewing market updates and deal pipeline status, then dive into financial model updates for a utility-scale solar project. Midday, you lead a due diligence call with legal and technical advisors, and later negotiate term sheets with lenders. You end the day by preparing a client presentation on a new digital infrastructure opportunity.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Comity Is Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on project finance or infrastructure investing experience specifically in renewable energy and/or digital infrastructure.
- Expert financial modeler with deep analytical skills, including credit analysis and structuring capabilities.
- Strong communicator with executive presence, comfortable leading negotiations with senior counterparties and managing client relationships.
- Technology-forward mindset with high ownership, low ego, and relentless problem-solving ability.
📝 Tips for Applying to Comity
Highlight specific renewable energy or digital infrastructure deals you've closed, including your role in underwriting, structuring, and due diligence.
Demonstrate your modeling expertise by mentioning the complexity of models you've built (e.g., tax equity, debt sizing, cash flow waterfalls).
Showcase your technology-forward mindset by referencing any tools or platforms you've used to streamline deal execution or analysis.
Emphasize your ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive transactions to close, with examples of cross-functional team leadership.
Tailor your resume to include keywords like 'project finance,' 'energy storage,' 'digital infrastructure,' and 'credit analysis' from the job description.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
Emphasize your direct experience in renewable energy project finance, your proficiency with complex financial models, and your track record of closing deals. Highlight your ability to communicate with senior executives and your passion for Comity's mission of 100% renewable energy.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Comity's recent press releases or blog posts about deals they've closed or new markets they've entered.
- → Understand Comity's approach to combining renewable energy and digital infrastructure financing.
- → Research the current trends in energy storage and digital infrastructure investment in the US.
- → Look into Comity's team and company culture, especially any statements about 'low ego' and 'high ownership.'
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention renewable energy or digital infrastructure experience.
- Overlooking the importance of credit analysis skills; be ready to discuss debt service coverage ratios and loan covenants.
- Failing to demonstrate a technology-forward mindset, such as using Excel efficiently or leveraging data tools.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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