Investment Associate, Renewable Energy

Are you an investment specialist passionate about the energy transition and looking for the opportunity to join a well-established and purpose-leading private equity investor?

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Our client, with assets under management (AuM) exceeding €5 billion and a successful track record of over 20 years, is a leading private equity firm dedicated to energy transition and innovation.

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This role will be a part of the Renewable Energy team, which has a remarkable 15-year record of accomplishment in creating strategic partnerships with European renewable energy developers and supporting them to become prominent independent power producers (IPPs). The team is currently raising its fifth-generation fund with a target size of €1.5bn of which about €1bn have already been secured in only six months. The fund has a European mandate, and the international team has a track record of sourcing and executing investments in over 15 European countries since inception.

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As an associate, you will play a crucial role in the analysis and execution of investment opportunities, as well as in the management of portfolio companies.

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Location: Paris, France

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research and due diligence to identify potential investment opportunities.

• Perform financial modelling, valuation, and risk analysis to assess the feasibility and profitability of potential investments.

• Collaborate with senior team members in structuring deals and preparing investment memos for presentation to the investment committee.

• Conduct thorough due diligence on target companies, including analysing financial statements, legal documentation, and impact assessments.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments in the renewable energy sector to inform investment strategies.

• Monitor and manage existing investments, analyse performance, and identify opportunities for value creation.

• Prepare regular reports and updates on investment performance for internal stakeholders and investors.

• Mentor and operationally manage analyst-level team members.

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Key Requirements:

• Master's university degree in finance, economics, engineering or a related field.

• About four years of experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction services, advisory/consulting or renewable energy/infrastructure project finance.

• Solid understanding of the renewable energy industry, including different technologies (solar, wind, hydro, etc.), regulatory environment, and market dynamics.

• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in financial analysis, valuation, and investment appraisal.

• Experience in working with and coordinating legal, technical and financial advisors during the due diligence phase of a transaction.

• Ability to critically analyse data, draw meaningful insights, and make informed investment decisions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in an international and fast-paced team environment.

• Demonstrated track record of achieving results and meeting deadlines.

• Fluent in oral and written English. Another language is a plus.

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This is an exciting and unique opportunity to leverage and further develop your investment skills with a leading private equity firm committed to mobilising capital towards sustainable and innovative solutions.

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If you have the skills and experience required to add value to a high-performing team, please apply with your English CV using the link below. For more information, please get in touch with Julene Aedo at julene.aedo@acre.com.