Associate, Corporate Finance

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AES Clean Energy a subsidiary of the AES Corporation is a leading renewable energy developer with 3.5 GW of solar wind and storage assets in operation; 3.45 GW of renewable contracted backlog; and an extensive US development pipeline.
Reporting to the Treasurer of AES Clean Energy the Corporate Finance department is responsible for the planning execution reporting administration and compliance for all AES Clean Energy corporate-level transactions involving credit facilities bank loans long-term debt and credit support for AES Clean Energy.

The Corporate Finance Associate will report to the Manager Corporate Finance and support the groups initiatives by carrying out a diverse set of analytical activities as well as interacting with internal groups and outside advisors. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage AES Clean Energys Corporate Debt facilities in addition to supporting the team in executing new corporate-level financings as necessary. This position requires a well-organized analytic-minded individual with good interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. This position also requires strong time-management skills as well as staying task focused in order to complete multiple deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and administration of Corporate debt facilities including Conditions Precedent for loan draws and ongoing debt service

• Support modeling of portfolio-wide project financing facilities

• Manage ongoing compliance of the corporate facilities including coordination with teams to deliver required deliverables and compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness

• Support execution of Corporate-level financings in coordination with finance & accounting groups (treasury operations project finance FP&A accounting AP etc.) project teams (legal engineering construction land and project management) and external counsel lenders and advisors as needed

• Manage data rooms and due diligence processes for corporate finance transactions

• Review analyze and summarize various financing proposals from banks and advisors

• Design or implement improvements in communication monitoring or enforcement of compliance standards

• Respond to ad hoc data-research and analysis requests from management and business units

• Prepare detail-oriented analysis and high-quality presentation materials as directed

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in business finance economics or accounting.

• 5 years of relevant professional experience in corporate finance treasury financial planning accounting or banking in the clean energy sector.

• Demonstrable knowledge of financial and economic theory including working knowledge of financial statements.

• Understanding of credit agreements and other legal documentation related to debt facilities.

• Extensive knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel including experience working in corporate/project-finance models.

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

• Highly organized team playercan easily respond to changes in work scope/deadlines as priorities shift.

• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Highly motivated to learn financial concepts and build out the groups skillset.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term 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. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $98000 and $122400/Annual; however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related 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 at-will 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.