Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Associate to play a central role in driving the overall commercial strategy of our business. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Transactions and work closely across cross-functional teams to align project initiatives with organisational goals and support the continued growth of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimise the current and future pipeline in terms of asset divestments / investments, joint ventures, partnership opportunities, project financing and manage ongoing relationships with existing stakeholders
- Play a key role in preparing, managing and executing transactions
- Manage the due diligence process for each transaction
- Prepare and help execute comprehensive transaction documentation, including marketing materials, deal structuring, term sheets, agreements and contracts
- Collaborate with a multi-functional deal team across technical, legal and finance to deliver commercial success for each asset/portfolio
- Conduct thorough due diligence on potential transactions, including financial analysis, risk assessment, market research and asset valuation to inform robust decision-making
- Identify and mitigate potential transaction risks, while proposing creative solutions and strategies to overcome transaction challenges
- Work closely with the internal financial modelling team to develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and analyses to support transaction evaluations and negotiations
- Collaborate closely across all internal functions including finance, legal, technical, operations, development, construction, asset management and energy trading to ensure transactions adhere to legal and regulatory requirements while aligning with the company's strategic objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; CFA, MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 5-7 years of relevant experience with a proven track record of successfully managing complex financial transactions within the renewable energy sector, infrastructure or similar
- Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in analysing financial data
- In-depth knowledge of mergers and acquisitions processes
- Good technical expertise, with knowledge of renewable energy a distinct advantage
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
- Detail orientated with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance
- High level adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
About Elgin Energy
Elgin Energy is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.
Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/