AIFA Manager_STAF1J

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

ESPP

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking an Acquisition, Investment, and Financial Advisor Manager to develop business cases and provide project financial analyses for greenfield investments, M&A, and project financing plans. You will lead valuation, structuring guidance, and risk assessment, presenting opportunities to ENGIE leadership and driving the economics of each investment.

You will build financial models, evaluate debt/term sheets, coordinate internal approvals, and mentor junior staff in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project finance and M&A with modeling, structuring, and negotiating documents
• Broad power industry expertise across retail, energy services, renewables and generation markets
• Experience analyzing investment opportunities and presenting to leadership
• Ability to manage multiple external and internal parties to close transactions

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead financial analyses to support greenfield, M&A, and project financing decisions
• Structure, negotiate and execute financing documents for medium to large transactions
• Present investment opportunities to ENGIE leadership and risk committees
• Coach junior team members and manage internal approvals for new commitments

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Project finance

Power market knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Accounting/Engineering/Math (STEM)

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

As our Acquisition, Investment, and Financial Advisor (AIFA) Manager, y ou will develop business cases and provide supporting project financial analyses to guide the investment for greenfield investment, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projects.

Every day you will be responsible for leading the valuation, structuring guidance, advise on commercial agreements, risk allocation, bankability of contracts, financing alternatives, and expected investment returns throughout the business development process of investments, mergers and acquisition, and project financing plans. You will present investment opportunities to ENGIE leadership, defend project economics, and risks for the review committees.

• Develop, analyze, evaluate and recommend financial options and proposals as they relate to business development projects or other funding needs
• Advise internal stakeholders in understanding appropriate risk allocation, bankability of terms and conditions of various project contracts and provide general structuring advice and optimization of returns throughout the business development process
• Structure, negotiate and execute financing documents (internal or project finance) for medium to large size transactions
• Identify main project economic and financial risks and advise on the appropriate mitigation factors and definition of appropriate contingencies
• Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions, following group guidelines. Maintain responsibility for the accuracy and correct incorporation of relevant inputs to such models. Propose and implement relevant sensitivity analysis for investment files
• Assist the business development decision making process and manage internal approvals process for new economic commitments and associated financing arrangements
• Create and lead presentations for lender and management updates and discussions
• Coach and mentor more junior members of the AIFA team

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Math, or a STEM-focused degree program where you have learned project management, project financing, investments, equity, mergers, acquisitions, power, energy, or renewable market skills
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in all aspects of project finance and M&A transactions where you lead the modeling/analysis, drive the structuring, negotiating legal documentation, execution of transactions and detailed financial modeling for each project from start of the development process to the successful closing of an investment or acquisition
• Broad power industry expertise, including working in retail, energy services, renewables and / or generation markets
• Investment analysis experience in the clean energy sector at a developer, fund, bank, or consultant
• Detailed financial modeling, including a project finance and accounting component, with a strong proficiency working in EXCEL
• You have worked in environments where you have worked alone or in a team structuring and closing M&A and/or financing transactions, including reviewing, and negotiating legal documentation
• Knowledge of US merchant power markets drivers, hedging instruments, Tax Equity Structures, and IRS requirements
• Ability to manage multiple parties including banks, consultants, lawyers as well as internal stakeholders (management, business development, legal, technical, insurance, tax, and accounting) to bring transactions to conclusion in a challenging environment
• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy, a minimum of 3 days working in the office per week is required
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $206,885.00 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary: 135,000.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 206,885.00 USD

Pay Basis: Annual