Investment Analyst/Associate - Renewable Energy Platform

A leading, PE-owned renewable energy developer/investor is hiring an Investment Analyst / Associate to join its M&A and Project Finance team in London. This is a high-impact role supporting financial modelling, investment underwriting, project financing and asset sales across solar PV and battery storage (BESS) opportunities, where you'll be a part of a lean team in a platform which is scaling to become an IPP. In this role, you’ll support transaction execution and commercial decision-making through robust analysis and investment-grade modelling, working closely with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders (development, finance, legal, technical).

THE ROLE

• Build, maintain and run complex financial models and valuation analyses for renewables assets (solar PV / BESS)
• Produce investment committee materials and senior management presentations
• Own model outputs: ensure assumptions, sources and calculations are consistent, auditable and decision-ready
• Support due diligence processes and help manage transaction/financing documentation
• Assist with debt and equity structuring, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Contribute to value optimisation workstreams (e.g., CAPEX/OPEX, revenue stack, curtailment, degradation, availability)
• Support origination and execution of M&A, partnerships and joint ventures (including evaluating different transaction structures)
• Maintain strong modelling discipline (version control, assumption logs, sensitivity dashboards)
• Help mentor / peer review work to promote best practice across the team

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant quantitative discipline
• Typically 2–3 years’ experience in M&A, project finance, investing, advisory, or a similar modelling-heavy role
• Advanced Excel financial modelling skills (transparent, well-structured, auditable models)
• Understanding of equity returns and debt structuring mechanics (cashflows, covenants, DSCR/LLCR, sizing/sculpting)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills (internal + external advisors/lenders)