Senior Analyst, M&A

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We are currently looking for an Associate DeveloperSr Analyst M&A who will report to theDirector M&A the Senior Analyst will be part of a team that leads project&platform acquisitionand divestitureefforts 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 Sr Analysts 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 industry-leading renewable energy solutions to decarbonize the power sector.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough due diligence (including development commercial technical financial and legal evaluation and data validation) deal negotiation and complex transaction execution.

• Manage cross-functional teams to complete due diligence and support M&A leads through an in-depth understanding of real estate project permitting and interconnection.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management investment committee and stakeholders.

• Update project documentation through the acquisition lifecycle and assist with project timeline and deadline management related to acquisition activities and post-closing items to support transition to construction/operations team.

• Oversee the integration of acquired projects into the companys portfolio coordinating with relevant teams to ensure seamless transition and operation.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization including project finance project engineering/management grid services and legal.

• AssistM&Adealleadstoseveral 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 AESValuation and Investmentteams 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 andmaintaininternal tools and processes for tracking all active inactive and closed M&A deal activities.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area

• 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 plusExperience: 2-3 years of relevant renewable energy M&A and renewable development experience (wind solar and/or BESS)

• Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity

• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate complex matters in a concise manner to diverse team members

• Ability to work both well independently and building relationships with other departments to accomplish objective

• Adept at Excel financial modeling andproficiencyin Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and time-sensitive milestones/deliverables

• Passion for renewable energy and interest in developing deep industry expertise energized by engaging in new industries/technologies; continuous learner mindset

Location

• Salt Lake City (UT) Louisville (CO) Houston NYC or or any other state within the US where AES has an office.