M&A Associate

The AES Corporation • Albany, NY

279d • $105,000 - $131,750

About The Position

Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of transaction, development, finance/investment banking or business consulting experience, strongly preferred in the renewable industry.
• Undergraduate degree in energy, business or finance.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation, written and speaking skills.
• Highly organized; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office application skills.
• Financial modeling experience is preferred.
• Interpersonal communications acumen, including ability to handle sensitive topics.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems and developing metrics is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Growth mindset: curiosity, desire to learn, and a drive to improve skills.
• Utility player: owns outcomes and supports where needed, on short notice, and occasionally outside of normal business hours.
• Motivation to work in renewables/infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Originate and analyze potential M&A transactions to filter and prioritize projects and portfolios that can achieve annual goals established by senior leadership.
• Coordinate and support all aspects of M&A due diligence, including organization and project management of teams of specialists identifying and quantifying sources of value and risk.
• Work with deal leads and specialists to create deal-specific quantitative analyses.
• Prepare presentations with deal lead to communicate deal status to senior leadership and support deal lead in approval requests throughout the transaction process.
• Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed deal activities.
• Work collaboratively with M&A team and cross-functional teams to develop and drive process improvement.

Benefits

• Annual salary between $105,000 and $131,750.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Full range of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree