Investment Associate

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to conduct investment analysis and develop financial models. The role emphasizes interaction with senior investment professionals, requiring deep financial market knowledge and significant experience in private equity and corporate finance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of financial markets and investment vehicles.
• Over 5 years experience in private equity or corporate finance.
• Ability to communicate with senior investment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze key economic indicators and investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial models and investment analysis documentation.
• Monitor industry updates and trends related to renewable energy.

Skills

Financial markets understanding

Investment analysis

Communication skills

Network among industry peers

Education

MBA

BA in finance, accounting, economics or related

CFA

Job description

Description

• Research & evaluate company/project, identify key indicators as upside opportunities or threats
• Research & evaluate industry and its key economic indicators
• Prepare detailed financial models to show current and project future performances (cash flow, financing, unlevered/levered IRR, NPV, sensitivities)
• Analyse/review/validate existing financial models from outside
• Prepare investment analysis documentation and clearly articulate investment rationale
• Perform NPV analysis/comparison
• Perform Due diligence (desktop & field)
• Industry updates – monitor and stay updated on relevant events/news/transactions/trends

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and investment vehicles
• Experience in solar and/or renewable energy or other technical infrastructure assets
• Understanding of bank loan practices and taxes (incl. allowances and green tax incentives) in our key countries
• Familiar with private equity funds and their operations and mindset
• Understanding of structuring acquisitions, investments or joint ventures and being able to convert a structured transaction into financial model and legal clauses
• Able to build own network and/or use referrals to asset owners, brokers/agents or partners
• Understand macro-economics and its impact (change in interest, forex, geopolitical)
• Communication & presentation skills – be able to communicate and network with senior investment CEOs as well as with niche-industry business owners
• Clear and concise presentation of complex information to clients and stakeholders.
• Network among industry peers

Education & Work Experience:

• MBA preferred
• BA in finance, accounting, economics or related
• CFA preferred
• Over 5 years work experience in private equity/venture capital (preferred) or corporate finance