Investment & Valuation Analyst

RWE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an Investment & Valuation Analyst to join the Investment & Valuation (I&V) team in the United States. The role supports evaluating solar, wind, and battery storage opportunities and prepares final investment decision proposals.

The analyst will learn valuation models, collaborate with development, commercial, and technical functions, and contribute to governance across a growing pipeline of renewables investments, including roughly $20 billion in planned US spend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar.
• Previous finance experience required.
• Proficient in Excel; able to run existing financial models with guidance.
• Foundational knowledge of valuation methodologies, especially DCF.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Interest in renewable energy or energy markets.
• Proficient in Excel and able to run scenarios within financial models with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Investment analysis, valuation & structuring for solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible generation opportunities.
• Prepare investment decision materials and presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate with development, commercial, and technical teams to gather inputs and communicate progress.
• Ensure model quality and governance; perform checks and flag inconsistencies.
• Suggest process and tool improvements based on project experience.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

DCF valuation

Communication skills

Renewable energy knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Finance / Controlling Remuneration: Exempt

The Investment & ValuationAnalyst will be a key member of the Investment & Valuation (I&V) team at RWE Americas (RWEA), supporting the analysis that underpins the company's strong US growth ambitions. The Analyst’s primary responsibility will be to support the evaluation of solar, wind, and battery storage investment opportunities, including the preparation of final investment decision proposals. The Analyst will learn to work with the team's valuation models and build working relationships across key functions while gaining broad exposure across solar, wind, and battery storage. The I&V team drives value-added growth through critical analysis, strategic guidance, and rigorous governance across a growing pipeline of utility-scale renewable energy and flexible generation investments, supporting approximately $20 billion in planned US investment over the next five years. It is an ideal role for a candidate looking to build foundational power generation market expertise and learn the fundamentals of project finance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Investment Analysis, Valuation & Structuring: Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses of solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible generation investment opportunities using existing models and templates. Collects valuation inputs from internal stakeholders and identifies inconsistencies in assumptions and data
• Decision Process & Materials: Supports the preparation of investment decision materials, including papers and presentations for senior management
• Stakeholder Leadership & Alignment: Collaborates across the I&V team and gathers project inputs from development, commercial, and technical functions, communicating progress clearly. Supports internal analyses and ad-hoc valuation requests while flagging scope or priority ambiguities early
• Model Quality & Governance: Works with existing valuation models to keep inputs complete and consistent within the defined scope and assumptions. Supports quality checks on financial models and analytical outputs, flagging inconsistencies and asking clarifying questions
• Process & Tools Improvement: Shares observations and ideas for improving investment processes, financial models, and templates based on project experience, while learning the team's digital tools

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar university degree required
• Previous Finance expereince required
• Proficiency in Excel; able to run existing financial models, scenarios, and sensitivities with guidance required
• Foundational knowledge of valuation methodologies, especially DCF
• Communication and presentation skills
• Interest in renewable energy or energy markets
• Knowledge & Application: Proficient in Excel and able to run scenarios within financial models with guidance. Understands foundational financial concepts and is able to apply them to valuation, including key drivers such as capex and offtake pricing
• Complexity & Problem Solving: Performs standard scenario analysis under clear direction and begins identifying valuation sensitivities. Demonstrates attention to detail by flagging issues and asking clarifying questions early rather than waiting
• Collaboration & Interaction: Collects inputs from cross-functional teams and communicates clearly. Participates actively in team meetings, demonstrates curiosity, and shares progress in a digestible manner
• Scope & Ownership: Owns discrete tasks within a broader workstream, delivering to expected quality and deadlines, and actively seeks and applies feedback

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

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $65,000 - $87,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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, and 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, along with natural gas-powered generation, 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.