Investments and M&A Associate, Renewable Energy

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Position Overview

We are assisting a leading global renewable energy company find great candidates to join their growing team in the United States. We are currently looking for an experienced Investments and M&A Associate for their downtown Houston office. 

The Investments and M&A Associate will analyze and execute strategic investments (organic and M&A projects) for our client globally, working under the direction of the client's Director, Investments and M&A. You will faciliate investment-related communications and decision making with the company and other business units, including corporate areas of our client.

Responsibilities 

• Analyze Greenfield projects in terms of economic risk and strategic options and provide reports of findings to the department Director
• Evaluate M&A opportunities and assist in negotiation of transaction documentation and structuring
• Evaluate divestment opportunities and assist the department Director in the execution of asset rotation targets for the platform
• Coordinate external advisors (e.g. legal counsel, financial institutions) and direct internal teams (e.g. operations, wind, tax) for due diligence efforts prior to execution of merger & acquisition (M&A) transaction in countries with the company's presence and in target countries
• Perform valuations and prepare investment memoranda to assist our client and their decision making bodies in making investment/divestment decisions
• Ensure that investments are evaluated objectively and based on consistent criteria and perform investment approval procedures
• Participate in strategic analysis projects (i.e., Special Projects)
• Analyze and support bid strategy for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) bids
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of business plan
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications 

Requirements: 

• Education: Master's degree in Finance or a related field
• Professional Experience: 4-5 years experience in investment and acquisition, M&A, corporate finance or investment analysis, preferred energy experience 
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of valuation, financing, accounting, and strategic analysis; M&A/deal negotiation experience, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Other Requirements: 

• Knowledge of Spanish
• Sound analytical skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Interpersonal and leadership skills