Senior Analyst, M&A

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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.

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