M&A Associate

New Energy Equity•Annapolis, MD

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The M&A Associate works with the deal team to buy and sell distributed generation solar projects with partners. The role supports transactions from project identification and market analysis through due diligence, negotiation, and closing. It requires attention to detail, financial acumen, and experience working with and negotiating deal documents. The associate organizes diligence requirements and deal information, tracks closing timelines and outstanding documentation, runs high-level financial models, and follows up with partners to keep transactions on schedule. The role also supports forecasting and opportunity tracking using Salesforce and Power BI, and maintains knowledge of solar market economics, policies, costs, and industry participants. Industry conference attendance and partner travel may be required as needed. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three full days per week in a New Energy Equity office in Annapolis, Maryland; Boulder, Colorado; or Boston, Massachusetts. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. The expected annual compensation range is $60,000–$70,000, including base pay and potential incentive target opportunity. The position may qualify for a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, project finance, private equity, infrastructure investing, or a related field.
Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and investment analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with complex financial models and data sets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex financial and business information.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solar, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or project finance.
Familiarity with renewable energy project economics and the solar development lifecycle.
Experience with Salesforce and Power BI or similar reporting and business intelligence tools.
Experience working cross-functionally with finance, legal, development, engineering, or investment teams.

Responsibilities

Support the deal team in organizing diligence requirements, exhibits, diligence logs, and other critical deal information.
Ensure critical tasks are completed on time and follow up with partners to obtain documentation promptly.
Run high-level financial models.
Maintain closing timelines and diligence lists, and organize deal teams to close projects on schedule.
Maintain knowledge of solar economic market trends, local market policies, general industry costs, and key industry players.
Organize and track project closing efforts.
Attend 1–2 industry trade shows and conferences per year.
Travel to meet partners during a deal as needed.
Support forecasting and opportunity tracking activities using Salesforce and Power BI.
Conduct market research to identify project opportunities and assess trends, competition, and risks.
Collaborate with internal teams to define acquisition criteria and identify projects aligned with company goals.
Lead due diligence, including financial analysis, facilitation of legal reviews, and operational assessments.
Develop financial models to analyze acquisition feasibility and potential return on investment.
Negotiate with project stakeholders to pursue terms aligned with company objectives.
Work with legal, finance, and other departments to facilitate acquisitions and integration of new projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.