Investment Associate

Green Recruitment Company; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Investment Associate to manage investments in renewable energy projects. The role involves financial modelling, market analysis, and due diligence coordination. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in investment banking or project finance, and strong communication skills. This position is based in London, offering a dynamic work environment focused on clean energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate M&A, or project finance.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to corporate strategy initiatives within the renewable energy sector.
• Assist in monitoring financial and operational performance of portfolio assets.
• Support negotiation of transaction documents.

Skills

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Due diligence management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field

CFA or Master’s

Job description

As an Investment Associate, you will play a key role in originating, evaluating, and executing investments in renewable energy projects and platforms. Working closely with senior members of the investments team, you will be responsible for financial modelling, market analysis, due diligence coordination, and transaction execution across solar, wind, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. This role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from early-stage development through to operational asset acquisition and portfolio optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transaction Origination & Analysis

• Support in identifying and screening new investment opportunities in renewable generation and storage assets, both greenfield and operational.

• Conduct sector research and market analysis to inform investment strategy.

• Build and maintain relationships with developers, advisors, and industry stakeholders to source deal flow.

2. Financial Modelling & Valuation

• Develop, update, and review detailed project and corporate financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analysis).

• Conduct scenario and risk analysis to support investment decision-making.

• Assist in preparing investment committee papers, presentations, and recommendations.

3. Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary due diligence processes across technical, legal, financial, and environmental workstreams.

• Liaise with external advisors (law firms, technical consultants, tax advisors) to ensure smooth transaction delivery.

• Support negotiation of transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, joint development agreements, and financing arrangements.

4. Portfolio Management

• Assist in monitoring financial and operational performance of portfolio assets post-acquisition.

• Analyse asset-level performance metrics and provide recommendations for optimisation.

• Prepare reports and updates for senior management, lenders, and investors.

5. Strategic & Organisational Contribution

• Contribute to corporate strategy initiatives, including market entry assessments and portfolio growth plans.

• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics within the renewable energy sector.

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; CFA or Master’s preferred.

• 3–5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate M&A, or project finance, ideally with exposure to energy or infrastructure sectors.

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to build complex models from scratch.

• Solid understanding of renewable energy technologies, market drivers, and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience coordinating due diligence and managing multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior decision-makers.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.