M&A Associate

New Energy Equity•Annapolis, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The M&A Associate works with the deal team to buy and sell distributed generation solar projects to and from partners. The role supports transaction execution through diligence coordination, financial modeling, negotiations, market research, and project closing activities. It also supports forecasting and opportunity tracking using Salesforce and Power BI. The position is hybrid and requires at least three full days per week in a New Energy Equity office in Annapolis, Maryland; Boulder, Colorado; or Boston, Massachusetts. Travel to meet partners may be needed, and the role includes attending one to two industry trade shows or conferences per year.

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 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.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Ability to work at least three full days per week in a New Energy Equity office in Annapolis, MD; Boulder, CO; or Boston, MA.

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

Organize diligence requirements, exhibits, diligence logs, and other critical deal information.
Track critical tasks and follow up with partners to obtain documentation on time.
Run high-level financial models and develop models to assess acquisition feasibility and potential returns.
Maintain closing timelines and diligence lists, organize deal teams, and track project closing efforts to help close projects on schedule.
Maintain knowledge of solar economic market trends, local market policies, industry costs, and key industry players.
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 strategy.
Lead due diligence, including financial analysis, coordination of legal reviews, and operational assessments.
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.
Attend one to two industry trade shows or conferences per year.
Travel to meet with partners as needed.
Support forecasting and opportunity tracking using Salesforce and Power BI.
Perform other duties as assigned.