Investment & Valuation Associate

RWE Gruppe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC in Chicago offers a hybrid role in Finance / Controlling as an Investment & Valuation Associate. You will support valuation analyses, invest memos, and cross‑functional data gathering across solar, wind, and battery storage projects, helping manage a growing US pipeline.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance/Economics/Engineering, at least 1 year in finance, strong Excel modeling, and knowledge of valuation methods (DCF).

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 1 year finance experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to run financial models.
• Foundational knowledge of valuation methodologies, especially DCF.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Interest in renewable energy or energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop analyses of investment opportunities and modeling deliverables across solar, wind, and battery storage.
• Draft investment memos and prepare senior management materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights.
• Improve financial models and templates; perform peer reviews.
• Support process improvements and adoption of digital tools.

Skills

Financial modeling

DCF valuation

Communication

Renewable energy interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Economics / Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

The Investment & Valuation Associate will be a key member of the Investment & Valuation (I&V) team at RWE Americas (RWEA), delivering the analysis that underpins the company's strong US growth ambitions. Supporting valuation assignments and contributing to investment recommendations, the Associate will build stakeholder relationships across key functions and gain 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 investments, supporting approximately $20 billion in planned US investment over the next six years. It is an ideal role for a candidate looking to build foundational market expertise while developing depth in project finance and bridging technical and financial perspectives. The team evaluates performance on what is delivered and how, expecting its members to take smart risks, deliver meaningful impact, and collaborate actively across functions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Investment Analysis, Valuation & Structuring:
  • Develops analyses of investment opportunities and communicates results clearly, owning discrete analytical tasks and modeling deliverables across solar, wind, and battery storage investments under the guidance of senior team members
• Decision Process & Materials:
  • Drafts sections of investment memos and synthesizes analytical inputs in line with agreed scope and priorities, supporting the preparation of decision materials for senior management
• Stakeholder Leadership & Alignment:
  • Collaborates across the I&V team and coordinates inputs from development, commercial, and technical functions to gather and validate project data and insights, communicating clearly and adapting to audience. Supports internal reviews and helps clarify scope and priorities with stakeholders
• Model Quality & Governance:
  • Proposes improvements to financial models and templates to support consistent scoping and effort levels. Performs peer reviews and quality checks on financial models and analytical outputs
• Process & Tools Improvement:
  • Supports the identification and implementation of improvements to investment processes and financial models, including exploring the use of advanced digital tools

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar university degree required
• Minimum 1 year Finance experience required
• Proficiency in Excel; able to run existing financial models, scenarios, and sensitivities with guidance required
• Foundational knowledge of valuation methodologies, especially DCF required
• Communication and presentation skills required
• Interest in renewable energy or energy markets required

Job Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge & Application: Builds and updates financial models with growing fluency, applying valuation frameworks accurately and beginning to tailor approaches to specific project contexts. Understands the key valuation levers and basic assumptions that drive value, including capex, offtake pricing and terms.
• Complexity & Problem Solving: Perform standard scenario analysis and begin identifying valuation sensitivities and potential optimizations. Independently completes assigned tasks, proactively surfacing input gaps and suggesting resolutions rather than waiting for direction.
• Collaboration & Interaction: Coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams and communicate clearly, adapting based on audience. Contributes constructively to discussions with development, commercial, and technical functions.
• Scope & Ownership: Takes ownership of discrete parts of valuation workstreams and contributes to internal improvement efforts. May provide informal guidance to interns or analysts on well-scoped tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is a hybrid role with an expected 3 days in the Chicago office each week with some travel <10% to other RWEA offices.

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.

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $77,000 - $100,000. 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.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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.