Manager, Valuation and Investments

AES US•Arlington, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company and a leader in the global energy revolution, is seeking a Manager, Valuation and Investments. AES operates in 14 countries and is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration, recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work. AES is the #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. The company is dedicated to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, developing innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to drive global decarbonization. This role is based in Arlington, VA, with full-time telecommuting permitted.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business administration or a related field.
3 Years of experience in renewable energy financial analysis or a related field.
3 years of experience in renewable energy offtake structures and translating commercial terms into financial models, including physical and virtual PPAs with settlement node or hub, and tolling agreements.
3 years of experience using analytical frameworks like decision tree and Excel Solver for stochastic modeling to evaluate investment decisions.
3 years of experience in US power markets, especially MISO, ERCOT, and SPP.
3 years of experience using market knowledge to evaluate greenfield and M&A project risks and provide valuation scenarios and sensitivities for decision making.
2 years of experience building and reviewing complex financial models that incorporate debt and tax equity financing for solar, wind, and energy storage projects, including structuring partnership flip deals, modeling s704(b) capital accounts, outside basis accounts, suspended losses, s731(a) gain recognition, s745 step up, and Deficit Restoration Obligation.
2 years of experience with the economic drivers of renewable energy technologies (wind, solar, energy storage) and translating this knowledge into quantifiable financial analysis for project optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead valuation efforts for new investment opportunities, including greenfield development and M&A.
Build and review complex financial models incorporating debt, tax equity, and project equity structures for financing.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop business cases, identify risks, and surface potential upsides.
Guide projects through the investment process, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
Present investment cases to leadership and internal stakeholders.
Partner across teams to develop regional strategies, decision-making tools, and analyses for prioritization and innovation.
Manage and mentor team members, fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous improvement.
Lead valuation efforts for project financial modeling and approval requests from Development, Commercial, and M&A.
Coordinate with SMEs to ensure accuracy of assumptions in financial models.
Review financial models prepared by analysts and associates before sharing financial metrics with broader teams and senior management.
Spearhead process improvement initiatives, such as modeling tool improvement, financial input sheet improvement, and underwriting process improvements.
Provide financial metrics, rules of thumb, and analyses to help middle-level management in the Central region prioritize development projects.