M&A Associate – Renewable Energy Platform

Mint Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection Ltd is recruiting an M&A Associate for a Renewable Energy Platform in London. The role focuses on executing asset sales, acquisitions, project financings and strategic partnerships, with ownership of financial modelling and valuation.

You will coordinate due diligence, manage multiple workstreams with internal and external advisers, and present recommendations to senior management. Renewable energy experience is highly desirable, and you will mentor junior analysts.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' experience in M&A, project finance, investment banking, or related transactional role.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders across complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of acquisitions, disposals and strategic partnerships, including valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and negotiations.
• Lead development and review of financial models, supporting debt structuring and lender engagement.
• Own financial analysis of solar PV and BESS assets to support investment decisions and value optimisation.
• Coordinate internal and external advisers to ensure deal execution.
• Assess investment opportunities, market trends and strategic options for senior management.
• Mentor junior analysts and review investment papers.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

M&A experience

Project finance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Renewable energy experience

Job description

M&A Associate – Renewable Energy Platform

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer with one of the largest pipelines of solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects in the UK. Backed by a major infrastructure investor, the business is scaling rapidly as it progresses its portfolio through development, financing and construction.

They are looking to appoint an M&A Associate to play a key role in executing asset sales, acquisitions, project financings and strategic partnerships.

The successful candidate will take ownership of financial modelling and valuation, coordinate due diligence and manage key aspects of the transaction lifecycle. The role also offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A & Asset Sales: Support the execution of acquisitions, disposals and strategic partnerships, including valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and negotiations.
• Project Finance: Lead the development and review of financial models, supporting debt structuring, lender engagement and the execution of financing transactions.
• Financial Modelling & Valuation: Own detailed financial analysis of solar PV and BESS assets to support investment decisions, FID, asset sales and value optimisation.
• Transaction Management: Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisers across legal, financial, commercial and technical workstreams to ensure successful deal execution.
• Strategic Analysis: Assess potential investment opportunities, market trends and commercial strategies, presenting recommendations to senior management.
• Team Development: Mentor junior analysts, reviewing financial models, investment papers and transaction materials.

Requirements

• 4–6 years' experience in M&A, project finance, investment banking, infrastructure investment or a related transaction-focused role.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting or executing complex transactions, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure is highly desirable.

London based.