• Job Description

  Req#: R1054915

  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.

  The Growth Initiatives team is the analytical, financial analysis, and decision-support team that evaluates all new businesses in AES Clean Energy (AES CE) . This position will be responsible for the valuation and structuring of renewable energy transactions , applying complex financial models incorporating debt, tax equity, and equity financing to evaluate economics and assist senior leaders in the decision-making process. This team member will develop a team of analysts and /or associates .

  The role will work closely with the Business Development, Origination, M&A, and Products teams to quickly evaluate opportunities and structure financial solutions. It is expected that this position can manage a team on a project basis and influence outcomes successfully outside of reporting lines. Strong candidates will have experience in the valuation and financing of renewable energy projects across technologies (primarily Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage) and markets in the US.

  • This is a remote position, however, we require that the candidate be located within the US territory.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with analysts and senior analysts to structure and evaluate new investment opportunities – both greenfield development and M&A.

  • Work with the commercial, development, and product teams to analyze new market potential, including market size and commercial structures.

  • Resolve appropriate financial structure for innovative investment opportunities and set the valuation parameters through which assets will be analyzed.

  • Improve growth (defined by market share, margin, and bid success rate) of AES CE through knowledge of finance and power markets to (1) advise how AES CE values renewable energy assets (wind, solar, BESS) and (2) proactively identify power market evolutions and help tailor financing solutions to best address those market changes .

  • Help coordinate cross-functional teams in developing case analyses .

  • Support quality assurance on economic metrics going to senior management for project development decision-making .

  • Present project economics and deal information to senior leadership and risk committees in order to facilitate informed investment decisions regarding market risks and opportunities .

  • Overall responsibility for project financial modeling for the transactions that they lead or support .

  Skills and Qualifications :

  • +3 years of renewable energy finance and/or market experience, with a focus on knowledge of power markets, both generally and specific to renewable energy assets .

  • Strong understanding of the debt and tax equity structures used for financing renewable energy transactions is required.

  • Experience leading teams and coordinating with numerous internal and external counterpartie s.

  • Strong business and financial savvy with the ability to support a high-performance organization that will deliver operational excellence and meet or exceed financial targets.

  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.

  • Extensive knowledge and capabilities to work in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

  • Diligent, detailed oriented, and multifaceted; able to self-organize priorities .

  • Fun to work with and outstanding social skills .

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Math, or meaningful work experience preferred.

  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 $125,000 and $161,500/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.

• About the company

  The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power.

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