Senior Analyst, M&A

AES Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an M&A Analyst to join their team in Salt Lake City, UT. As part of the acquisition and divestiture efforts, you will report to the Director, M&A, and engage in financial modeling, market research, and transaction analysis for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects.

The position offers a salary range of $71,000 to $85,850 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for renewable energy, apply to join AES!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist M&A deal leads with multiple work streams for live transactions.
• Conduct market research and prepare presentations and reports.
• Analyze and compare prospective M&A transactions under direction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.