Associate, Project M&A

1 week ago

Chicago Illinois, Chicago, IL, United States RWE Clean Energy, LLC Full time


RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Project M&A team at RWE Clean Energy directly supports the company's ambitious growth targets by sourcing and executing M&A asset and portfolio acquisition opportunities in utility-scale onshore wind, solar, and storage energy investments in the U.S. and Canada. The team is also responsible for structuring and leading cash equity partnerships and divestments for the company's existing development, in-construction, and operational assets.

The ideal candidate has experience modeling renewable energy project financials, a creative problem-solving mindset, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities all while keeping the "big picture" of RWE's best interests in mind.

This position reports directly to the Director of Project M&A Utility Scale, North America for RWE Clean Energy.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as critical support in the valuation process for acquisition opportunities, including the preparation of financial models and analysis or the auditing and evaluation of third-party financial models
  • Assist in coordinating various workstreams necessary for the successful execution of an acquisition or divestment transaction, including management of due diligence
  • Support and obtain transaction approvals across multiple internal stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both external and internal stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively across RWE business teams related to financial modeling and transaction execution
  • Assist in the preparation of internal and external presentation materials to be used for decision making, marketing, reporting, etc.
  • Assist other parts of the M&A and finance team on ad hoc projects
  • Perform market research and tracking to keep team well-informed of market updates and industry trends
  • Prepare written memoranda summarizing acquisition or divestment opportunities for internal and external review
  • Adopt a “continuous improvement” mindset and offer suggestions to improve team processes or adhere to effective processes already in-place

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required with background in business, finance, accounting, tax or an analytical/quantitative field strongly preferred

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience overall working for a renewable energy developer/sponsor, investment bank (or related transactional firm), or consulting firm
  • Minimum 1 year of experience overall in a role with emphasis on maintaining financial models and investment presentations (required)
  • Knowledge of renewable energy project economics and various valuation approaches relevant for M&A (preferred)
  • Familiarity with transaction-based workstreams such as debt or tax equity financing, M&A, etc (preferred)
  • Strong financial skills coupled with conceptual, strategic and analytical thinking skills. Ability to apply creative thinking to solve complex, interrelated problems
  • Effective communicator with strong written and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor messages for different types of stakeholders
  • Team player with the flexibility to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
  • Affinity and high motivation to work in an international and changing business environment. Interpersonal skills, acting comfortably in various cultural environments with a sense for diversity and inclusion
  • This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
  • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Cole Riedl, , Contact Business: Conor Furlong,

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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