M&A Associate

Job Title: Strategic Acquisitions & Investment Associate

Company Overview:

Join a forward-thinking team committed to achieving energy independence through resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a flexible hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

Job Summary:

This role is integral to identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisitions, sales, and divestments related to utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will collaborate with senior leadership and various functional teams, including development, commercial, finance, legal, and construction. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in learning about project development, energy markets, financing, tax considerations, and other key factors influencing investments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain unlevered and levered financial models to inform investment decisions.
• Review internal and external financial models to identify key value drivers and analyze relevant market, competitor, and transaction data.
• Assist senior leadership in the development and negotiation of transaction agreements.
• Oversee and support the due diligence process, including managing data rooms and reviewing legal documents, to ensure thorough evaluation of target assets.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for investment approvals, clearly communicating findings and strategic implications to senior leadership.
• Track opportunities and deliverables using internal systems.
• Work closely with subject matter experts, investors, external consultants, and stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Location:
Flexible hybrid/remote work options available. Periodic travel may be required for meetings, events, and other team-related activities.

Travel Requirements:
Approximately 10% for key conferences, transaction-related travel, and investor meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in an M&A, finance, or investment role, ideally within the renewable energy sector, with a focus on financial modeling and valuation, or similar transferable experience.
• A motivated, self-starter with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct detailed financial analysis with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. This is a full-time role with a competitive compensation package, including a performance-based bonus.