Renewable Energy Analyst

AES US•Louisville, CO

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in the global energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. AES is recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and is certified as a Great Place to Work. AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. AES is committed 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 part of a team that leads project & platform acquisition and divestiture efforts in the US for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage. The position offers a comprehensive view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution. It will expand the Analyst’s network with US developers and provide exposure to AES Clean Energy’s investment opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area
Understanding of the key value drivers and risks of Clean Energy transactions (wind, solar, battery storage)
Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in concise manner to diverse team members
Adept at Excel financial modeling and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regional electricity markets in US is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist M&A deal leads with several work streams for live transactions, including the use of confidential information memoranda, coordination of the Q&A process, and due diligence efforts with internal subject matter experts and external consultants.
Conduct market research using AES data subscriptions and public sources to inform business development efforts.
Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams.
Work closely with AES Valuation and Investment teams to review valuation models, including DCF and earnings models, to assess individual projects or businesses.
Analyze and compare prospective M&A transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, including strategic and financial impacts and risks.
Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed M&A deal activities.