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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 utilityscale 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 will broaden the Associates network to a range of developers selling projects in the U.S. and provide the Associate exposure to AES Clean Energys investment opportunities that enable it to deliver and expand its industryleading 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:
- Bachelors Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area
- MBA or other relevant Masters Degree highly preferred
- 25 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.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering longterm sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people customers suppliers contractors and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression race national origin ethnicity age religion marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. EVerify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $91500 and $109650/Annual; however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus in addition to a full range of medical dental vision life financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Required Experience:
Senior IC