Portfolio Management Analyst

AES•Louisville, CO

3d•$71,000 - $85,850•Onsite

About The Position

AES Clean Energy (AES CE), a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility scale PV solar projects, distributed generation PV solar projects, PV solar projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS), stand-alone battery energy storage projects and wind generation projects. AES CE currently has over 10 GW of solar, wind and storage projects in operation in the U.S., with an additional 4,500+ MW in construction, contracted or in development. With a business goal to grow our operating portfolio by 2-3GW a year, and a development pipeline to support achieving that goal, now is an amazing time to join the AES CE team as it continues its exponential growth. AES’s mission is to accelerate the future of energy, together. We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world’s current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power. If these characteristics describe key elements of who you are as a person, we want you as part of our team on this next phase of our exciting journey! The AES CE Operations team is hiring a Portfolio Asset Management Analyst with a passion for the renewable or energy field. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to analyze and organize information, develop capabilities, and improve processes. Responsibilities will include project reporting and coordination of financial, commercial, compliance management and administrative tasks as well as coordination and oversight of the operations and maintenance of the assets.

Requirements

0-2 years of relevant energy industry experience (direct or indirect)
Exceptional organizational, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated with strong communication skills
Strong learning skills with aptitude to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas
Strong proficiency with MS Office tools and cloud-based document management systems
Able to organize and prioritize work, exercise creative thinking skills, and successfully manage relationships with colleagues and third parties
Passion for renewable energy industry and the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
BA/BS degree required
Degree concentration in business, finance, accounting, economics, environmental studies, and/or other quantitative fields preferred

Responsibilities

Manage compliance of project transaction documents (PPAs, IAs, Lease, Finance, O&M, etc.) including delivering any reporting or otherwise defined contractual obligations
Support resolution or mitigation of any major plant outages/equipment failures
Collaborate with various teams to identify asset performance optimization opportunities
Oversee project financial matters (P&L responsibility), prepare annual budgets, and continually track and explain variance to budget within assigned portfolios
Process project invoices (telecom, utilities, property tax, etc.) for prompt payment and accurate project accounting
Owner’s Representative tasked with managing AES Clean Energy’s interest in several project portfolios
Be the subject matter expert on all compliance and commercial obligations pursuant to project governing documents and ensure strict compliance including Power Purchase Agreements, Hedge Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, land leases, Financing Agreements, and LLC Agreements
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of data contained in AES Clean Energy’s renewable energy information system that tracks compliance and key project data by proactively reviewing and summarizing deliverables of contracts and other project documents
Prepare recurring reports on project performance for internal and external parties and respond to inquiries
Ensure the completion of all compliance obligations pursuant to contract requirements and regulatory agencies (including EIA, CEC, FERC) in timely fashion.
Identify opportunities to optimize the financial results while balancing risk through solid management decisions and/or innovative approaches
Interface with origination, development, project execution, project finance, and construction management groups to ensure smooth and timely transition of projects into commercial operation, as appropriate
Manage day-to-day stakeholder relationships by developing and maintaining positive work relationships with local and state authorities, financing and investors partners, regulatory agencies, landowners, and other entities
Manage and resolve any contractual, regulatory, and commercial issues as they arise