(Deputy) Transaction Manager

European Energy A/S; Søborg; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and computer for private use

Private health insurance

Six weeks of paid annual leave

Subsidized lunch scheme

Employee discounts on glasses,家具 and按摩

Free access to a gym

Professional development budget

Language training opportunities

Job summary

European Energy A/S, headquartered in Søborg, Denmark, invites applications for a Transaction Manager or Deputy Transaction Manager to lead M&A and asset financing deal execution from origination to closing. Based at our Søborg HQ, you will drive investor talks, build financial models for wind, solar, Power-to-X and battery projects, and coordinate due diligence with cross-functional teams.

The role demands 5+ years in relevant finance roles, strong Excel modelling (DCF/PF), and fluency in

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience for Deputy Transaction Manager and 5+ years for Transaction Manager in M&A, corporate finance, or investment management.
• Master's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or equivalent.
• Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Excel proficiency, especially within DCF and PF models.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Taking active ownership of transactions and driving deal execution from origination to closing.
• Run the external divestment outreach process including engaging in close investor talks.
• Preparing and maintaining financial models for wind, solar, Power-to-X, and battery storage projects globally.
• Structuring and managing Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) and coordinating due diligence processes.
• Preparing marketing materials, information memoranda, and investor presentations.
• Preparing M&A assumptions and project business cases based on market and investor feedback.
• Collaborating with legal, tax, and project development teams to ensure alignment across transaction phases.
• Maintaining close dialogue with investors, banks, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Driving SPA and transaction document negotiations and taking lead responsibility for investor management throughout the deal (at Transaction Manager level).

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

Excel

DCF models

PF models

Job description

Are you passionate about transactions and keen to take on real deal ownership from day one? We are looking for either a Transaction Manager or Deputy Transaction Manager to join our M&A and Asset Financing team at our headquarters in Søborg, Copenhagen. Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure transactions will be considered a strong advantage. 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, and operate solar (PV) and wind energy projects globally, as well as Power-to-X projects. In addition, we explore new technologies, including battery energy storage, biogas, and carbon capture. As part of this, we are highly active in M&A activities across the entire value chain. Our core values form the foundation of everything we do: In It Together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

The Team

You will join our M&A and Asset Financing team, currently 36 committed colleagues including two student assistants, based at our headquarters in Søborg, Copenhagen. We are responsible for managing divestments and financing of our assets, and we lead all project and portfolio divestments, partnerships, and financing transactions from origination to closing, including financial modelling, investor management, and negotiations with investors and banks.

Core responsibilities

• Taking active ownership of transactions and driving deal execution from origination to closing
• Run the external divestment outreach process including engaging in close investor talks
• Preparing and maintaining financial models for wind, solar, Power-to-X, and battery storage projects globally
• Structuring and managing Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) and coordinating due diligence processes
• Preparing marketing materials, information memoranda, and investor presentations
• Preparing M&A assumptions and project business cases based on market and investor feedback
• Collaborating with legal, tax, and project development teams to ensure alignment across transaction phases
• Maintaining close dialogue with investors, banks, and key internal and external stakeholders
• Driving SPA and transaction document negotiations and taking lead responsibility for investor management throughout the deal (at Transaction Manager level)

Requirements

To thrive in the role you bring 3-5 years of experience for a Deputy Transaction Manager and 5+ years for a Transaction Manager, either within M&A, corporate finance, or investment management — ideally with exposure to renewable energy or infrastructure transactions. A master's degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or similar — or equivalent experience. Solid financial modelling skills and advanced Excel proficiency, especially within DCF and/or PF models. Strong project management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Fluency in English, oral and written. Additional languages are an advantage. A proactive, commercially minded personality with a genuine interest in the energy transition and financial markets.

We offer

Direct involvement in high-profile M&A and financing transactions in the renewable energy sector. 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. Access to learning and development programs, including on-the-job learning, internal and external training, and networking.

Benefits and perks:

• Phone and computer for private use
• Private health insurance
• Six weeks of paid annual leave
• A subsidized lunch scheme
• Employee discounts on glasses, furniture, and massage
• Free access to a gym
• A professional development budget
• Access to professional training, including language courses

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today

We are now more than 930 employees with 47 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 green 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, permitting better reconciliation of 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 (HQ), Denmark (Hybrid)

Manager(s)

Rasmus Sørensen - Director (M&A)

Karina Clausen – Director (M&A)

Travel

This position may require some travel within Europe (5-15 days per year)

Background check

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

Diversity and inclusion

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.