M&A Analyst

The AES Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$71,000 - $85,850•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a leading global power company, is seeking an M&A Analyst to join its team. This role will focus on project and platform acquisition and divestiture efforts in the US for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage. The Analyst will gain exposure to deal origination, project and portfolio diligence, valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution. This position offers the opportunity to network with developers and explore investment opportunities within AES Clean Energy, contributing to the decarbonization of the power sector.

Requirements

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)
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regional electricity markets in US is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist M&A deal leads with various work streams for live transactions, including the use of confidential information memoranda, coordination of the Q&A process, and due diligence efforts 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.