Manager – Asset Management (Finance)

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 candidate to join the India office of DESRI, i.e., DESRI India Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, India. The role involves working primarily with U.S.-based banks, C-Suite executives, the CFO organization, Finance, and the PDL team(s).

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for managing loan draw and disbursement processes, working closely with finance, legal counsel, lenders, and consultants to ensure funding milestones are met. You will partner with project leads to present CAPEX budgets and forecast

expenditures, ensuring financial alignment. You will conduct variance analysis to track budget deviations and generate reports that support strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will contribute to portfolio-wide initiatives, including cash flow forecasting and financial planning, while supporting the Valuations/FP&A team with CAPEX budget inputs for valuation and NAV reporting. You will also be expected to drive process improvements through workflow automation and standardization, maintaining process manuals for seamless operations. You will facilitate smooth communication and enhance financial transparency across the organization by acting as a key liaison between finance, operations, corporate finance, and asset management teams.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold-

• A post-graduate or MBA degree with an exceptional academic track record, and 4-6 years of relevant work experience
• An understanding of financial models, cash flow models, deal agreements, the loan syndication process, and a good working knowledge of working with the US admin agent team(s)
• Experience interacting with front office teams, lenders, third-party consultants, and vendors, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently with limited direction and guidance
• Experience in the renewable energy sector
• Experience in FP&A and/or Corporate Finance
• Good working knowledge of setting up executive dashboards and using visual tools such as Power BI
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and financial modeling tools
• Experience in process improvement and automation initiatives