Counterparty Risk Analyst (Operations)

EnFin’s Risk Analyst is responsible for the analysis, structuring, and administration of the various risk management of the installer onboarding and continuous monitoring of EnFin counterparty/installer risk. This position reports to the Senior Director of Counterparty Risk Management or any other senior personnel the President of the Company may designate.

This position will be based out of one of our offices in Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Teaneck, NJ, with a potential in-office schedule set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Remote work may be considered for exceptional cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform due diligence and underwriting of clients and counterparties, primarily solar and electrical contractors and equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
• Recommend internal disbursement schedules and risk-based limits, partner payment terms, and prepare written analysis substantiating assessment.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of trading counterparties, along with regular pipeline and portfolio reviews, partner credit reporting and trade account diligence.
• Evaluate, monitor, and proactively report on partner operational performance KPI’s
• Collaborate with business partners (onboarding, operations, legal, etc.) and business development teams to resolve complex client risks/challenges.
• Maintain Risk SLAs for partner onboarding to decrease time from partner application to approval.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of solar installation operations experience in risk management; minimum 1-3 years of hands-on counterparty risk management experience.
• Experience with the solar industry at the finance level and/or understanding of contractors’ cash flow and pipeline management.
• Prior experience covering the finance side of the solar industry is highly preferred.
• Interest in and high level understanding of contractor risk, solar industry, and complementary business verticals.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills, including proficiency in interacting with all levels of the company and with outside vendors.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully working on multiple projects and activities at one time; must possess ability to work effectively under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and complete assignments with little oversight.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and Excel skills; experience working with SFDC and data visualization tools (Tableau), Experian, or LexisNexis.
• Excellent time management and prioritization; enjoy operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.  We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.