Senior Analyst, M&A

AES•New York, NY

2d•$108,675 - $118,150•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? 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

Job requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or equivalent and 1 year of experience in any occupation involving Renewable Energy Contracts Negotiations and Pricing Model Strategies or a related field.
Job requires 1 year of experience in: Develop pricing strategies & structures for customers to enable the negotiation of terms and conditions of power sale agreements in bilateral negotiations; Participate in the development and delivery of customer proposal presentations as well as high-quality proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) to support direct customer engagement; Perform a detailed review of analytical narratives and structuring sections to ensure accuracy; Renewable energy opportunities, and market policies of specific regions of the country (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, Others) to understand the impact in the negotiation process of Power Purchase Agreements; Support customer-facing initiatives to originate long-term contracts with corporate, utility, and C&I customers, including our large key data center customers; Evaluate requests for bids, prepare competitive analysis and manage participation in procurement processes when necessary; Support internal approvals process for new commercial commitments and associated arrangements.

Responsibilities

Assist M&A deal leads with several work streams for live transactions, including use of confidential information memoranda, coordination of the Q&A process and due diligence effort 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 Growth Initiatives and Structured Finance 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.
Attain a working understanding of AES Clean Energy markets, their drivers, and ways to capture and drive industry innovation.
Support internal processes for transaction assessment/approval, including Investment Committee memos and presentation.