What are the responsibilities and job description for the M&A Analyst position at Kern Search?
M&A analyst will identify, evaluate and execute strategic acquisitions, sell-downs and divestments of utility-scale solar and storage projects. The analyst will work closely with senior management and other functional teams, such as development, commercial, finance, legal, and construction. The ideal candidate has a desire to learn about topics ranging from project development, energy markets, project financing, tax and other topics that impact investments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain unlevered and levered financial models to support investment decisions
- Review internal/external financial models to understand key value drivers and interpret relevant data on markets, competitors and transactions
- Support senior team in the development and negotiation of transaction documents
- Oversee and support the due diligence process, including data room management and review of legal documentation, to ensure accurate review of target assets
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for investment approvals. Communicate findings and strategic implications to senior management clearly and effectively
- Manage internal systems for tracking opportunities and deliverables
- Work and coordinate with subject matter experts, investors and external consultants and stakeholders
Location: Houston. TX Office. Hybrid/Remote possible
Travel: 10%
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or quantitative field
- 1 to 3 years of experience at a U.S. solar, wind, or energy storage development company, or Independent Power Producer in an M&A or finance role with specific focus on financial modeling and valuation, or similarly transferable experience
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Financial modeling experience
- Excel and PowerPoint skills required