Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

The CompanyOur client is a U.S.-based renewable energy investment firm focused on solar and storage. With a large-scale portfolio spanning operational and early-stage assets, they partner with developers to modernize infrastructure and accelerate the clean energy transition.Role OverviewThe Associate will lead and manage key aspects of transaction evaluation, including due diligence coordination, financial analysis, and initial investment assessment for acquisition opportunities. This role also involves supporting the execution of project financings and contributing to activities across our client’s broader development portfolio. The Associate should be capable of handling sophisticated, detail-oriented work with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating with and receiving guidance from senior team members as needed.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEvaluate solar and energy storage assets for acquisition by developing detailed financial models, assessing potential risks and upsides, and preparing investment recommendations for internal review, in collaboration with cross-functional team membersParticipate in small, agile deal teams focused on acquisitions, contributing to seller discussions, managing financial modeling, performing diligence reviews, coordinating external consultants, and assembling materials for investment approvalAssist in the structuring and execution of portfolio-level financing transactions, including debt and tax equity, by supporting model development, preparing investor-facing materials, and contributing to diligence efforts and documentation processesPartners with the development team to analyze projects at various stages, creating in-depth financial assessments, identifying key considerations, and presenting proposed opportunities for internal evaluationServes as a point of coordination for internally originated projects, working closely with project leads, maintaining and refining portfolio-level financial models, overseeing diligence workflows, engaging third-party partners, and preparing investment materialsContributes to additional initiatives across the organization on an as-needed basis, supporting other teams and strategic priorities within the companyQualificationsAt least four years of experience in renewable energy investing, acquisitions, or project financeExperience building and refining advanced Excel models, including detailed financial forecasts and valuation analysesAbility to support or manage complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders, advisors, and workstreamsExperience conducting thorough due diligence on assets and reviewing financial models to ensure accuracy of assumptions and dataSkilled in preparing clear investment summaries, presentations, and supporting materials for internal and external audiencesFamiliarity with solar, battery storage, or related clean energy sectors is strongly preferredStrong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilitiesSelf-motivated with the ability to take initiative and drive workstreams from concept through executionSolid understanding of clean energy project development, financing structures, and market dynamicsExcellent written and verbal communication skills across teams, leadership, and external partnersStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and WordAuthorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship The ability to work two days in the office per week