Associate, M&A

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today. This role will be part of a team that leads project and platform acquisition efforts in the US for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage. This role will provide a wholistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution. It will broaden the Associate’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.  Primary Roles & Responsibilities Work closely with AES Growth Initiatives and Structured Finance teams to review valuation models, including 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. Assist M&A deal leads with several work streams for live transactions, including use of confidential information memoranda, coordination of the Q&A process and due diligence efforts with internal subject matter experts and external consultants. Participate in project kickoff meetings and gather needed data to initiate project Maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed M&A deal activities. Position Requirements Two to three years of development experience, preferably in the renewable sector or related industry preferred Undergraduate degree, preferably in engineering or business  Strong Microsoft Office application skills Experience with developing and running financial models Experience utilizing CRM systems and developing metrics. Strong presentation, written and speaking skills Willing to travel and work outside of normal business hours. Anticipated travel is no more than 10% of time. Highly organized; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 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. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $85.000 and $114.750/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable. Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. 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Salary : $85 - $115