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About the Role

We are seeking an Investment Associate passionate about climate change and sustainability to join our supportive team, offering long-term growth prospects. You will work across diverse geographies and technologies on an advanced project pipeline, collaborating with experienced investment professionals dedicated to renewable energy. This role provides continuous support and feedback, enabling meaningful contributions early on. The position focuses on the solar PV and BESS team, specifically for Germany and Poland, with monthly travel to Berlin and Warsaw expected. You will support the investment perspective of PV and BESS projects through development, FID, and construction.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update financial and valuation models with complex shareholder and third-party debt structures.
Undertake analysis and interrogation of financial assumptions to enable investment decisions.
Carry out discounted cash flow and multiples-based analysis and perform sensitivity and variance analysis on investments.
Develop and adjust structured finance third-party models on bids, investments, and deals.
Collaborate with colleagues in finance and project financing teams to create and align templates, processes, quality, and best practice.
Take a significant interest in the power market, specifically renewable energy and energy storage, and monitor and analyse trends.
Involvement in day-to-day development activities, supporting the negotiation of land lease contracts, planning applications, grid connection applications, and other pertinent documentation.
Assisting more senior members of the Investment team in the analysis and evaluation of new investment opportunities.
Supporting the research and analysis of new investments and the preparation of Investment Committee papers.
Support and continuously improve team processes, administration, and operational activities.
Coordinate and support Investment Committee and team meetings, including preparation of materials and presenting.
Preparing and maintaining presentations for senior internal and external stakeholders.
Managing the team systems covering new investment opportunities, investment approvals, and contacts.

Requirements

Experience in discounted cash flow and valuation modelling, typically gained over 2-3 years in a relevant environment.
Ability to build financial models from scratch, to suit a range of portfolios and funding structures.
Relevant work experience in renewables, infrastructure, energy, investment, banking, or strategy consultancy.
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Excellent problem-solving ability.
Flexibility in approach, showing initiative and interest to support ad-hoc tasks.
Ability to act in confidence, with discretion and tact.
A personal interest and understanding of renewables and climate change coupled with a deep appreciation for investing.

Skills

Financial modelling
Valuation modelling
Discounted cash flow analysis
Multiples-based analysis
Sensitivity analysis
Variance analysis
Structured finance modelling
Renewable energy market analysis
Energy storage market analysis
Investment analysis
Project development support
Stakeholder presentations

Location

Germany
Poland
Berlin
Warsaw

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

2-3 years

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday off
Option to buy a further 5 days holiday
Discretionary Bonus
Bupa Health Check
Private Healthcare for you and your family
Contributory Pension
Cycle scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
3 additional days for volunteering

About the Company

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change.
We are building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.
We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact.
We develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe.
To date, Low Carbon has developed more than 8 GW of renewable energy projects and has 1 GW of capacity either in operation or under construction.
We also have a current development pipeline of 16 GW.
CVC DIF, the infrastructure arm of leading global private markets manager CVC, is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon.
Working alongside MassMutual, CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to building an inclusive team and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
If you don’t meet every requirement listed, but you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.
We’re also happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.