Senior Analyst, M&A

AES Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave)

Annual bonus

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks an M&A Analyst for project acquisition and divestiture efforts, focusing on utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage. You will assist with transactions, conduct market research, and collaborate with valuation and investment teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Compensation ranges from $71,000 to $85,850 annually and includes benefits like medical coverage and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Understanding of key value drivers and risks of clean energy transactions.
• Familiarity with regional electricity markets in the U.S. is a plus.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Assist M&A deal leads with live transactions and due diligence.
• Conduct market research using AES data and public sources.
• Work closely with AES Valuation and Investment teams.
• Analyze and compare prospective M&A transactions.
• Develop and maintain tools for tracking M&A activities.

Skills

Analytical experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Excel financial modeling

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an M&A Analyst who will report to the Director, M&A. This role is part of a team that leads project acquisition and divestiture efforts in the U.S. for utility‑scale wind, solar, and battery storage. The analyst will provide a holistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence, valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist M&A deal leads with multiple work streams for live transactions, including confidential information memoranda, coordinating the Q&A process, and leading due diligence with internal experts and external consultants.
• Conduct market research using AES data subscriptions and public sources to inform business development; prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams.
• Work closely with AES Valuation and Investment teams to review valuation models (DCF and earnings models) to assess individual projects or businesses.
• Analyze and compare prospective M&A transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, assessing strategic and financial impacts and risks.
• Develop and maintain internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed M&A deal activities.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area.
• Understanding of key value drivers and risks of clean energy transactions (wind, solar, battery storage); familiarity with regional electricity markets in the U.S. is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters concisely to diverse team members.
• Adept at Excel financial modeling and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Location

Salt Lake City (UT), Louisville (CO), Houston, NYC, or any other state within the U.S. where AES has an office.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $71,000 and $85,850 per year; base pay may vary by location, knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and parental leave). If hired, the employee will be in an at‑will position, and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other discretionary payments at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E‑Verify

AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.