Reporting to the Sr. Manager, M&A, the Associate 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.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area
- 4+ years of relevant 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
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