Associate, Project Finance

European Energy A/S; Søborg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Lunch scheme

Employee discounts

Gym access

Work mobile

Development opportunities

Job summary

European Energy A/S in Copenhagen is seeking an Associate, Project Finance to help fund its growing renewable energy pipeline. You will work directly with the Senior Associate and deal team on live transactions from day one.

This role focuses on financial modelling, running scenarios, and coordinating with lenders and advisors. If you have 0–2 years in finance, strong Excel skills, and an interest in renewables, you will thrive at EE.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in finance or related field.
• Strong quantitative and Excel skills and aptitude for financial modelling.
• Interest in developing a career in project finance and renewable energy.
• Structured, thorough, and quick to learn.
• Collaborative, clear communicator, willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide ad-hoc support to the transaction team as directed.
• Become well‑versed in the financial model and able to run scenarios and sensitivities.
• Support the Senior Associate in maintaining the dataroom and coordinating lender/advisor Q&A.
• Assist in preparing transaction information materials.
• Support due diligence and documentation processes as needed.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Excel skills

Financial modelling

Job description

Looking for a role where you can build your project finance career while providing critical support to live, high-value transactions? Join our Project Finance team in Copenhagen as an Associate. European Energy is a growing company in the renewable energy sector. We are a privately owned Danish company founded in 2004, with our headquarters in Copenhagen. We develop, construct, finance, and operate solar (PV) and wind energy projects globally, as well as Power-to-X projects. In addition, we explore new technologies, including battery storage, biogas, and carbon capture. Our core values form the foundation of everything we do: In It Together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

As a part of the CCO Area, the Project and Asset Finance team is responsible for sourcing all financing needed to construct EE's project pipeline. In this role, you will work directly with the Senior Associate and wider transaction team, as well as the more than 25 other members of the broader M&A and Project Finance department dedicated to commercialising EE's asset portfolio.

Your New Role

As an Associate, Project Finance you will provide hands‑on support to the transaction team, working closely with the Senior Associate and wider deal team. You will become well‑versed in the financial model and able to run scenarios and sensitivities, while supporting the team wherever needed. This is an excellent entry point into project finance, with direct exposure to live, high‑value transactions from day one.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide ad-hoc support to the transaction team as directed.
• Become well‑versed in the financial model and able to run scenarios and sensitivities.
• Support the Senior Associate in maintaining the dataroom and coordinating lender/advisor Q&A.
• Assist in preparing transaction information materials.
• Support due diligence and documentation processes as needed.

Prerequisites to progress in the job

• You have 0-2 years of relevant experience, for example from a graduate programme (with relevant coursework), internship, or junior analyst role in finance, infrastructure, or a related field.
• You have strong quantitative and Excel skills, and an aptitude for financial modelling.
• You have an interest in developing a career in project finance and renewable energy.
• You are structured, thorough, and comfortable picking up new tasks quickly.
• As a person, you are curious and eager to learn, with a structured approach to your work and an eye for detail.
• You are collaborative and communicate clearly, and you are motivated by the opportunity to build your project finance skills on live transactions from day one.
• You may occasionally be asked to travel to meet with stakeholders across Europe.

Benefits

• Close collaboration with senior colleagues and meaningful deal ownership from day one
• A culture of knowledge sharing and international collaboration across 21+ countries
• Flexible work policy and a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing company and sector
• Six weeks of paid annual leave, a subsidised lunch scheme, employee discounts on glasses, furniture, and massage, free access to a gym, a mobile phone for both professional and personal use, and access to professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, internal and external training, and networking.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photograph in your CV. We assess all candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and potential to succeed in the role.

European Energy at a glance — The Power of Tomorrow, Today We are now more than 970 employees with 51 nationalities represented in 21 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal: to be a leading partner in the renewable energy transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and a culture that encourages initiative and innovation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, which supports a better balance between work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips, or during our weekly company training sessions.

At European Energy, you will work with colleagues from around the world and become part of a collaborative international network. We lead with purpose. At European Energy, our leadership culture is built on six guiding principles that shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and grow together. These principles help us act responsibly and empower each other to succeed.

Workplace: Søborg, Denmark

Reference: Jeremy Bennett, Director, Global Head of Project and Asset Finance

Background check: As a last step of the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This is to safeguard our operations and ensure compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal records.

Contact person: For more information about the position, please reach out to Jeremy Bennett, [e-mail]