Investment Associate (Renewable Energy)

Our client is a specialist team for investment banking and asset management professionals with a focus on renewable power generation projects and assets. In 2010 it launched CleanTech Infrastructure Fund ( CIF). CIF invests in a mix of development and construction phase projects in three main technologies: on-shore wind, solar PV and biomass. The current team has a background from the industrial, investment banking and private equity sectors. As the business is growing rapidly, the team is currently in the process of expanding in London.

Our client is now looking to accelerate the build up of the team and needs an investment manager/associate level person with experience either in analysing and monitoring investments in clean energy infrastructure, or in due diligence and financial modelling. The roles offer potential for an attractive career path in clean energy infrastructure investments, as CIF will continue to grow in the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

– Support the analysis and screening of potential investments in target markets
– Production of financial models for renewable energy generation projects/assets
– Preparation of and defending investments proposals in the Investment Committee
– Attend Investment Committee meetings for assigned projects
– Contribute to working relationships with external advisors (developers, lawyers, technical advisors, debt providers, EPC contractors, etc)
– Ensure the efficient delivery of projects in development and construction using past experience in EPC, bank documentation, legal documentation, audit or asset management
– Monitor and review of the investments in the portfolio
– Manage performance of portfolio`s assets
– Support in liaising with renewable energy organisations, NGOs, etc
– Follow the trends of the clean energy sector (regulatory framework, tariffs, country targets, etc)

Candidates may have experience across any part of the investment process: origination, execution and asset management. Prior renewable energy transaction implementation (gained at bank, private equity fund or utility) is an advantage but not a necessity. Skills must include:-

– 1-3 years relevant working experience
– Core financial accounting skills, including understanding a balance sheet
– An interest in the renewable energy sector
– Strong numerical skills and advanced Excel for financial modelling
– Fluent English required and a second language would be helpful
– Candidates must have the right to work in London
– Candidate must be able to work alone and as part of a small team

The successful candidate must also be prepared to travel, sometimes at short notice

– A strong academic background is required, demonstrated by a top-tier degree
– Preferably, well recognised professional designation in finance, investments or engineering

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF VISA’S AND WORK PERMITS.
Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.