Investment Analyst, Japan

Blueleaf Energy; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Investment Analyst. In this role, you will assist in deal origination, transaction management, and financial diligence focused on renewable energy projects. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or related fields and maximum 3 years' experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a hybrid work model, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and career development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive Group Health Insurance

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Maximum 3 years’ experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Infrastructure Funds Management.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis, valuation, and forecasting.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and ambitious personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the origination and screening of renewable energy projects.
• Support due diligence, financial modeling, and risk analysis for transactions.
• Prepare internal approval papers to facilitate investment decisions.

Skills

Quantitative and analytical skills

Strong MS Office skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree or post-graduate qualification in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics

Job description

Blueleaf Energy is a leading pan-Asian renewable energy platform, owned by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management—one of the world’s largest infrastructure asset managers. We specialize in utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and hybrid renewables projects. Our mission is to accelerate Asia’s transition to a just, reliable, and affordable clean energy future, driven by innovation, strong local partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability.

Role Summary

As an Investment Analyst, you will be involved in deal origination, transaction management, deal structuring, business and financial diligence, arranging debt and equity financing and market analysis. You will be expected to work as a member of a highly effective in-country investment and project development team that is responsible for closing acquisitions and sell-down of projects and companies in the renewable energy sector.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Assist in the origination of a pipeline of renewable energy projects and screen investment opportunities
• Maintain up to date understanding of Japan renewables market, including for instance trends, market participants, precedent transactions, and opportunities and support review of strategy to fit environment
• Experience managing project financing and debt interactions.
• Support necessary due diligence, financial modelling, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of complex acquisitions, developments and / or project financing transactions
• Participate in and / or support commercial, legal and financial aspects of deal structuring
• Commercial review and negotiation of term sheets and contracts, including acquisitions agreements, shareholder agreements, joint development partnerships, MoUs. Also assist in commercial review of power purchase agreements (PPAs), leases, EPC contract and O&M agreements.
• Prepare internal approval papers including analysis and assessment of relevant opportunities to facilitate the Investment Director, Development Director and Blueleaf Energy leadership team to make investment decisions
• Prepare project teaser or information memoranda for debt and equity investors, including responding to potential investor and financier’s commercial and technical due diligence
• Support presentation of deal pipeline and transaction details to the Blueleaf Energy leadership team and Board for review and approval
• With the support of internal and external counsel, ensure that appropriate legal documentation is successfully concluded in line with approvals and that financial close (i.e. first disbursement) is achieved in a timely fashion
• Complete regular reporting activities for internal progress management purposes as well as updating Blueleaf Energy leadership on the ongoing deals pipeline and expected timeframes of reaching key milestones
• Develop and leverage a network of professional relationships including key external stakeholders (e.g. financial, legal, and commercial advisers), relevant regulatory agencies and industry participants

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree or post graduate qualification in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial or similar level commercial or technical discipline / CA / MBA-Finance preferred
• Maximum 3 years’ experience working in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Infrastructure Funds Management with a background in the infrastructure, utilities or renewable energy sector
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills to be able to conduct financial analysis, valuation and forecasting
• Ability to create compelling written documents and presentations presenting and supporting the financial analysis that has been undertaken
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams).
• Knowledge of securities and M&A regulations
• Proactive, detail-oriented and ambitious personality
• Ability to work autonomously / independently to identify new project opportunities and develop existing opportunities.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and conversational English as well as ability to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses tied to company success.
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance coverage
• Career development and training opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Blueleaf Energy, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and foster creativity, and we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.