Associate, M&A

POSITION DESCRIPTION

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our employees sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver New York and Charlotte we are where renewable meets reliable. See for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Onward Energy is seeking an experienced Associate to support the growth of our platform through acquisitions financings and development of utility scale renewables gas and battery storage projects. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models preparing investment memos coordinating due diligence amongst a cross functional team and performing analytical analysis in support of new initiatives. Associates are given meaningful responsibility direct exposure to senior leaders and transaction decision-making and opportunities to broaden their commercial financial and strategic skill sets through hands-on experience.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the preparation and use of Excel based financial models for our utility scale power M&A and development activities.
• Analyze investment opportunities from a quantitative and qualitative perspective including valuation modeling (DCF) financial statement analysis market/industry research and competitive analysis.
• Develop internal memos and presentations including deal investment memos for the Companys owners focusing on investment returns and valuation metrics.
• Present financial results and investment recommendations to senior management and our owners.
• Assist with raising debt and tax equity for acquisition targets including creating lender models structuring third party capital ratings agency presentations and coordinating due diligence.
• Coordinate and assist with the due diligence process from screening through closing collaborating across functional teams management external advisors and transaction counterparties to drive timely information flow evaluate findings and ensure all material diligence insights are accurately reflected in financial models valuation analyses and investment recommendations.
• Support review of transaction documentation and commercial agreements and identify financial operational and valuation implications.
• Provide analytical and modeling capabilities to companywide initiatives including sales re-contracting redevelopment and other portfolio projects.
• Support the M&A teams sourcing efforts maintaining our M&A opportunity pipeline.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Business Economics or other rigorous quantitative disciplines (Experience may substitute for degree).
• Two (2) years of experience in investment banking project finance development or asset management in power and utilities with a focus on financial analysis.
• Excellent financial modeling skills and strong proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities attention to detail and ability to produce accurate well-organized and audit-ready analysis under tight timelines.
• Highly organized under strict deadlines; ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and track requirements deliverables and timelines.
• Familiarity with US power markets with eagerness to increase power market knowledge.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional collaborative team.
• Experience with agentic AI tools and the ability to develop adapt and optimize AI-driven workflows is a plus.
• Familiarity with tax equity financing structures is a plus.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand walk talk hear and close and distance vision capability.
• Ability to sit climb or balance stoop kneel and/or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability adaptability collaboration and excellence. At Onward Energy we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame. Our M&A team operates in a high-performance environment built on excellence accountability and intellectual rigor. We hold ourselves and each other to a high standard of quality responsiveness ownership and execution. Well-supported debate and respectful pushback are encouraged as part of our decision-making process and we expect Associates to contribute thoughtful analysis independent judgment and well-reasoned recommendations. We invest in team members who are intellectually curious take ownership and want to grow into trusted transaction professionals and future leaders of our industry.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer phone and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation health life insurance and retirement savings benefits.

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EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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