Investment & Risk Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Pattern Energy; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pattern Energy offers an Investment & Risk Management Internship based in San Francisco. You will gain hands-on exposure to financial modeling, investment analysis, portfolio analytics across wind, solar, storage, and transmission investments.

Based in our San Francisco office, you’ll work with experienced team members on meaningful projects, develop practical finance and analytical skills, and learn how investment and risk considerations support strategic decision-making in renewables.

Formación

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure investing, or energy markets.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, valuation, or corporate finance concepts through coursework, internships, or project experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to synthesize complex quantitative information and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsabilidades

• Build, update, and analyze financial models for wind, solar, storage, transmission, and other energy investments.
• Evaluate project cash flows and investment returns, capital structures, operating assumptions, and key value drivers.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess how changes in key assumptions may affect project economics and investment outcomes.
• Support the evaluation of development projects, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities.
• Help prepare clear, decision-oriented materials for management review.
• Support the development and enhancement of analytical tools used to evaluate portfolio performance.
• Analyze investment returns and risk concentrations across technologies, markets, and projects.
• Help translate financial and portfolio data into actionable insights for the team.

Conocimientos

Quantitative analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

Economics

Business

Mathematics

Engineering

Energy

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy companythat develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude driveusto pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving variouscustomers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Internship Purpose

Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Investment & Risk Management Intern who will support the Investment & Risk Management team in evaluating renewable energy investments and projects across Pattern’s portfolio. Based in our San Francisco office, this internship will provide hands-on exposure to financial modeling, investment analysis, portfolio analytics, and market research across wind, solar, energy storage, transmission, and other energy investments.

The intern will work alongside experienced team members on meaningful projects, develop practical finance and analytical skills, and gain a deeper understanding of how investment and risk considerations support strategic decision-making in the renewable energy industry.

Internship Accountabilities

• Project-Level Financial Modeling & Valuation

  • Build, update, and analyze financial models for wind, solar, storage, transmission, and other energy investments.

  • Evaluate project cash flows and investment returns, capital structures, operating assumptions, and key value drivers.

  • Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess how changes in key assumptions may affect project economics and investment outcomes.

• Investment & Transaction Analysis

  • Support the evaluation of development projects, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities.

  • Assist with valuation analysis, benchmarking of key assumptions, and transaction-related financial analysis.

  • Help prepare clear, decision-oriented materials for management review.

• Portfolio Analytics & Risk

  • Support the development and enhancement of analytical tools used to evaluate portfolio performance.

  • Analyze investment returns and risk concentrations across technologies, markets, and projects.

  • Help translate financial and portfolio data into actionable insights for the team.

Internship Learning & Development Opportunities:

This internship offers the opportunity to build practical capabilities in:

• Project finance modeling and cash flow analysis

• Valuation and investment underwriting

• Sensitivity and scenario analysis

• Renewable energy and power markets

• Investment and portfolio risk assessment

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Executive level communication and presentation skills

Education/Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Energy, or a related quantitative field

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure investing, project finance, or energy markets

• Familiarity with financial modeling, valuation, or corporate finance concepts through coursework, internships, or project experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to synthesize complex quantitative information and communicate findings clearly

• Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

The expected starting pay rate for this role is $28.00 - $30.00 USD/Hour. This range is an estimate and pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.