Project & Corporate Finance Lead

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Job Posting End Date 10-26-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary AEP is seeking a finance leader with practical project finance experience and a strong grounding in corporate finance. The successful candidate will partner with business units, legal, accounting, tax, regulatory and external financing parties to structure and execute financing solutions for major infrastructure and strategic investments. The role’s primary emphasis is project finance, including evaluating bankability, allocating risk, coordinating diligence, developing financing structures and negotiating transaction terms. The position will also support corporate financing, capital structure, credit ratings, cost of capital and regulated utility finance matters. This is a transaction execution and financial strategy role, not a cash management or treasury operations position. The ideal candidate is energized by complex transactions, cross-functional problem solving and communicating financing recommendations to senior leaders and other stakeholders. Job Description What You'll Do: Lead the structuring, evaluation and execution of project financings, including non-recourse and limited-recourse structures, construction and term debt, secured facilities, private placements, leases and other fit-for-purpose financing solutions. Assess project bankability and financing risk, including commercial terms, construction and completion risk, operating performance, contractual protections, counterparty strength, cash flow durability and lender requirements. Coordinate transaction workstreams across internal teams and external advisors, including lenders, investment banks, legal counsel, rating agencies, independent engineers and other diligence providers. Develop and review financial models, financing plans, sources-and-uses analyses, debt capacity assessments, sensitivity cases and recommendations that support investment and financing decisions. Negotiate financing terms and documentation in partnership with legal counsel and business stakeholders and translate complex provisions into clear business implications for decisionmakers. Execute corporate financing transactions, which may include term loans, secured or unsecured bonds, private placements, leases and other capital markets instruments. Advise on capital structure, cost of capital, subsidiary financing strategy and credit metrics, including support for rating agency engagement and credit analysis. Support financial planning and regulated utility proceedings by preparing analyses, work papers and clear explanations of financing assumptions, cost of debt and cost of capital. Prepare concise, decision-oriented materials for executives, the Board of Directors and other stakeholders regarding financing alternatives, transaction status, risks and recommendations. Provide leadership, coaching and technical guidance to Corporate Finance team members and promote effective collaboration across the organization. What We're Looking For: Treasury Analyst Principal (Salary Grade 9) Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with solid understanding of financial theory. Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience within corporate banking, debt capital markets or corporate finance with direct experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, investment banking, or at least 6 years of adjacent experience that include 1 years of direct experience in project/infrastructure finance. Treasury Lead (Salary Grade 10) Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with solid understanding of financial theory. Experience: At least 6 years of relevant experience within corporate banking, debt capital markets or corporate finance with direct experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, investment banking, or at least 8 years of adjacent experience that include 3 years of direct experience in project/infrastructure finance. Additional Expectations: The preferred talent will have Meaningful hands-on project finance experience is required. Relevant experience may include power, utilities, renewable energy, transmission, infrastructure or other capital-intensive sectors. Working knowledge of project finance structures, credit analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, financing documentation and transaction execution. Corporate finance experience involving capital structure, debt financing, credit ratings, cost of capital or financial planning is strongly preferred. Where You'll Work: On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH What You'll Get: Base salary Annual bonus 401K match AEP Pension Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! #LI-ONSITE #AEPCareers Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-009 Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $177,503.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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