Renewables M&A & Financing Associate — Hybrid

Ikarus Capital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work

Early responsibility

Client exposure

Job summary

Ikarus Capital, a specialist M&A and financing advisory boutique, seeks an Associate in the renewables sector. You will contribute to deal execution, build financial models, and analyse project economics across solar, wind, and storage assets.

The role offers direct client exposure in a lean, high-performing team with hybrid working 2–3 days in our Richmond-upon-Thames office and opportunities to grow rapidly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel financial modelling is essential (cashflow/DCF).
• English at full professional working level.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy, energy storage, and the energy transition.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership in a small-team environment.
• Additional European languages (French, Spanish, Italian) are a plus.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-specific financial models for solar, wind, and BESS.
• Analyse project economics, revenue stacks and financing structures; identify risks and suggest improvements.
• Prepare investor presentations, information memoranda and pitchbooks.
• Conduct market and regulatory research to support origination and execution.
• Analyse due diligence materials and summarise findings for seniors and clients.
• Participate in client and investor meetings; develop transaction relationships over time.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Renewables interest

Team ownership

Client exposure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Natural Sciences or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ikarus Capital, a specialist M&A and financing advisory boutique, seeks an Associate in the renewables sector. You will contribute to deal execution, build financial models, and analyse project economics across solar, wind, and storage assets.

The role offers direct client exposure in a lean, high-performing team with hybrid working 2–3 days in our Richmond-upon-Thames office and opportunities to grow rapidly.