Business Development Analyst

Panthera Grid Partners, LLC•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Analyst supports investment decisions across Panthera Grid Partners’ renewable energy portfolio. The role develops valuation analyses for projects in the company’s development pipeline and supports the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, sell-downs, and divestments. Working with senior management and teams across development, commercial, finance, legal, and construction, the Analyst assesses project economics, identifies key risks and value drivers, and helps advance strategic opportunities. The position offers exposure to project development, energy markets, project financing, tax, and other topics affecting investments. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Houston, Texas, with four days in the office and Fridays remote. Approximately 10% travel is expected for conferences, transaction-related activities, and investor meetings. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship or transfer visas are unavailable. Panthera Grid Partners is headquartered in Houston and is a Brookfield portfolio company. It develops, acquires, builds, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage assets across U.S. power markets. The company describes its work as focused on execution, performance, operational integrity, responsible land stewardship, and local partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a quantitative field.
One to three years of relevant work experience at a U.S. solar, wind, or energy storage development company, or an Independent Power Producer, in an M&A or finance role specifically focused on financial modeling and valuation; similarly transferable experience is also considered.
Motivation to learn about project development, energy markets, project financing, tax, and other topics affecting investments.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a self-starter approach.
Ability to perform analytical work and financial modeling with high attention to detail.
Essential capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues related to congestion trading.
Proficiency in financial modeling and risk management.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are unavailable.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain unlevered and levered financial models to support internal project pricing, valuation, and investment decisions.
Analyze project economics and key value drivers, and interpret relevant data to inform pricing recommendations and strategic decisions.
Support the evaluation, structuring, and execution of acquisitions, sell-downs, and divestments, including developing and negotiating transaction documents.
Coordinate and support due diligence, including data room management and review of legal, commercial, technical, and financial materials.
Prepare investment approval materials and presentations communicating pricing recommendations, key findings, risks, and strategic implications to senior management.
Maintain internal systems and processes for tracking project pricing, business development opportunities, transaction milestones, and key deliverables.
Collaborate with development, commercial, finance, legal, and construction teams, and coordinate with investors, external consultants, and other stakeholders.