Job Description 

Reporting to the Director, M&A, the Analyst will be part of a team that leads project & platform acquisition and divestiture efforts 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 Analyst’s network to a range of developers selling projects in the U.S. and provide the Analyst exposure to AES Clean Energy’s investment opportunities that enable it to deliver and expand its industry-leading renewable energy solutions to decarbonize the power sector. 

Responsibilities:         

• Assist M&A deal leads to 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 Valuation and Investment 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. 

Desired Experience and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s 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 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 proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 

Location  

• Salt Lake City (UT), Louisville (CO), Houston, NYC