Asset Management Associate - WIP

RWE; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Short-Term Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is hiring a Senior Associate for Asset Management to drive profitability and optimize performance across wind, solar, and battery storage assets. The role collaborates with Operations, Finance, and Contract teams to analyze opportunities and implement cost-reduction strategies.

The position focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and asset-level financials, with responsibility for reporting and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 1 year of asset management, insurance, commercial, procurement, tax consulting, or controlling experience desired.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate technical findings into commercial impact.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial modeling with ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support profitability analysis of wind, solar, and battery storage assets, identifying opportunities in warranty, insurance, and tax.
• Assist cost-reduction or performance optimization initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and asset-level financials to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage relationships through warranty processes, insurance obligations, and tax/abatement reviews.
• Provide detailed reporting and insights to stakeholders on operational and financial performance.
• Improve asset management systems and processes; collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Procurement, and Controlling.

Skills

Asset management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Cross-functional

MS Office

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

Master's degree or professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Operations & Maintenance Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Americas is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to driving sustainable solutions for a cleaner future. As we continue to expand our portfolio of renewable energy projects, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate to join our dynamic team.

RWE Americas’ Asset Management team takes accountability for the commercial success of a >12 GW portfolio of renewable energy assets. Through the close collaboration with Operations & Maintenance and various Financial stakeholders the team drives tactical and strategic initiatives optimizing the performance of all assets.

Role Responsibilities

• The Asset Management Associatewill assist the Asset Management team in driving the profitability of wind, solar, and battery storage assets by analyzing identifying opportunities and solving key problems within Warranty, Insurance, and Property Tax
• The Asset Management Associate will also support the development and execution of cost-reduction or performance optimization strategies
• Financial Management: Assists in the budgeting, forecasting, and asset-level financials to identifiy opportunities and risk
• Contract Management: Manages relationships throughout the warranty process and assists in contract alignment reviews; tracks and analyzes insurance obligations, tax abatement compliances, and warranty-related project scopes
• Reporting: Provides detailed reporting and insights to internal stakeholders on operational and financial performance
• Process Improvements: Implements and continuously improves local asset management systems and processes consistent with organizational policies and standards
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Coordinates across departments to resolve asset-level issues, communicates clearly with cross-functional partners, presents findings in meetings with Asset Manager supervision; establishes collaborative relationships with key support departments such as Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Procurement, and Controlling

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering; Master's degree or professional certification is a plus
• Minimum 1 years of experience in Asset Management, Insurance, Commercial, Procurement, Tax Consulting, or Controlling is highly desirable
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate technical findings into commercial implications
• Applies operational, financial, and contractual knowledge to drive asset performance
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables, and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage internal/external relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Coordinates across departments to resolve asset-level issues
• Presents findings in meetings with moderate supervision
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Detail-oriented and has a sound understanding of business concepts

Work Environment

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.