Senior Analyst M&A

Reporting to the Senior Manager, M&A, the Senior Analyst will be part of a team that leads project and platform acquisition efforts in the US for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage.

This role will provide a wholistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution. It will broaden the Associate’s network to a range of developers selling projects in the U.S. and provide the Associate exposure to AES Clean Energy’s investment opportunities that enable it to deliver and expand its industry-leading renewable energy solutions to decarbonize the power sector.

Responsibilities:

Assist M&A deal leads with several work streams for live transactions, including use of confidential information memoranda, coordination of the Q&A process and due diligence effort with internal subject matter experts and external consultants.

Conduct market research using AES data subscriptions and public sources to inform business development efforts; Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams.

Work closely with AES Growth Initiatives and Structured Finance teams to review valuation models, including DCF and earnings models, to assess individual projects or businesses.

Analyze and compare prospective M&A transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, including strategic and financial impacts and risks.

Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed M&A deal activities.

Attain a working understanding of AES Clean Energy markets, their drivers, and ways to capture and drive industry innovation

Support internal processes for transaction assessment/approval, including Investment Committee memos and presentation.

Desired Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area

MBA or other relevant Master's Degree highly preferred

2-5 years of work experience

Understanding of the key value drivers and risks of Clean Energy transactions (wind, solar, battery storage); familiarity with regional electricity markets in US is a plus

Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity

Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a concise manner to diverse team members

Adept at Excel financial modeling and proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Detailed understanding of financial statement mechanics and business valuation theory

Compensation:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including market competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, market leading 401(K), and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave.