Investment Associate - Renewable Energy

talisman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American renewable energy firm is hiring a Senior Analyst or Manager of Investments to support its growth in New York. This role involves leading financial modeling, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment materials for senior leadership. Candidates with over 2 years of experience in finance or renewable energy are encouraged to apply. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for significant impact in project M&A and strategic initiatives. Join us to drive positive change in the energy industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or private equity.
• Strong experience conducting due diligence and preparing investment materials.
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financial modeling for strategic initiatives.
• Support development investment decisions and conduct due diligence.
• Prepare and present investment materials to senior management.

Skills

Financial modeling expertise in Excel

Experience in due diligence

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or related field

Job description

We are partnered with a leading North American renewable energy owner-operator with a multi-gigawatt portfolio of contracted solar, wind, and energy storage assets, who is looking to hire either a Senior Analyst or Manager of Investments to support its continued growth.

Backed by a large global infrastructure investor, the platform combines decades of operating history, significant scale, and access to long-term capital. The organization offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where high performers can make a meaningful impact on the energy transition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this role will join a high-performing investment team focused on project M&A, capital recycling, and greenfield development across North America, alongside corporate-level strategic forecasting.

The position offers strong exposure to senior leadership and investment committees, with responsibility spanning transaction underwriting, corporate modeling, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financial modeling for strategic initiatives and senior leadership deliverables
• Participate in business forecasting and strategic decision-making
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to develop and validate model assumptions

Investments & Transactions

• Support development investment decisions, M&A, and capital recycling transactions
• Conduct due diligence, assess investment merits and risks, and analyze scenario outcomes
• Build detailed transaction, valuation, and financing models (DCF, precedent analysis)
• Prepare and present investment materials to senior management and investment committees
• Review portfolio assets and support value-enhancement initiatives
• Assist with deal structuring, industry research, and evaluation of new market opportunities
• Support corporate-level strategic initiatives and special projects as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field
• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity, investment banking, project finance, transaction services, or valuations
• Strong financial modeling expertise in Excel, including valuation and financing structures
• Experience conducting due diligence and preparing investment materials for senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative, performance-driven environment

This job is open to candidates at Senior Analyst level through to Manager level applicants.