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About the Role
The Senior Analyst, M&A will be part of a team that leads project & platform acquisition and divestiture efforts in the US for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage. This role will provide a holistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution. It will broaden the Sr Analyst’s network to a range of developers selling projects in the U.S. and provide the Associate exposure to AES Clean Energy’s investment opportunities that enable it to deliver and expand its industry-leading renewable energy solutions to decarbonize the power sector.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough due diligence (including development, commercial, technical, financial, and legal evaluation, and data validation), deal negotiation, and complex transaction execution.
- Manage cross-functional teams to complete due diligence and support M&A leads through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management, investment committee, and stakeholders.
- Update project documentation through the acquisition lifecycle and assist with project timeline and deadline management related to acquisition activities and post-closing items to support transition to construction/operations team.
- Oversee the integration of acquired projects into the company's portfolio, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure seamless transition and operation.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization including project finance, project engineering/management, grid services, and legal.
- Assist M&A deal leads to 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 Valuation and Investment 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.
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area
- Understanding of the key value drivers and risks of Clean Energy transactions (wind, solar, battery storage); familiarity with regional electricity markets in US is a plus
- 2-3 years of relevant renewable energy M&A and renewable development experience (wind, solar and/or BESS)
- Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a concise manner to diverse team members
- Ability to work both well independently and building relationships with other departments to accomplish objective
- Adept at Excel financial modeling and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and time-sensitive milestones/deliverables
- Passion for renewable energy and interest in developing deep industry expertise energized by engaging in new industries/technologies; continuous learner mindset
Skills
- Excel financial modeling
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Louisville, CO
- Houston
- NYC
- Any other state within the US where AES has an office
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Analyst
- 2-3 years of relevant renewable energy M&A and renewable development experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000 - $85,850/year
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
- Annual bonus
About the Company
- The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
- AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years.
- AES provides electricity for millions of people worldwide.
- AES fosters a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings.
- AES was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026.
- AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.
- AES is not just adapting to change, but driving it.
- AES is building and powering a more sustainable future.
- AES raises the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works.
- Everyone makes an impact every day in AES's small, global teams.
Equal Opportunity
- AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.
- Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.