Mergers & Acquisitions and Investments Analyst

Recurrent Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy is seeking an Analyst, M&A and Investments to join our team in Austin, TX. The role supports evaluation, execution and management of strategic opportunities across the US, focusing on solar and energy storage projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in analytics or transactional roles, strong financial modeling, and the ability to present complex ideas clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial modeling or M&A.
• Strong Excel skills and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modeling and profitability analyses for opportunities.
• Evaluate acquisition, partnership, and divestiture opportunities.
• Support due diligence, CIMs, and transaction documentation.
• Prepare investment materials and internal memos for approvals.
• Collaborate with development, finance, and leadership teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A analysis

Power market knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / CFA asset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data room software

Job description

• Recurrent Energy is seeking a highly motivated Analyst, M&A and Investments, to join our team
• This role will support the evaluation, execution and management of strategic investment opportunities, acquisitions, divestitures and greenfield development initiatives across the US, with a focus on solar and energy storage projects
• As a key member of the M&A and Investments team this position requires cross-functional collaboration across the organization
• The ideal candidate is highly motivated, intellectually curious, and an excellent communicator with strong process management skills
• The successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping regional growth strategies, securing internal investment approvals, and advancing strategic transactions
• This is an opportunity to join a leading solar and energy storage developer in a high-visibility role offering exposure to senior leadership and critical decision-making processes that drive transactions and the continued growth of renewable energy deployment across the US
• Investment Analysis and Financial modeling
• Lead financial modeling and profitability analyses, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
• Ensure financial models accurately reflect transaction structures, market conditions, and commercial optimization opportunities
• Analyze the relationships between model inputs and outputs, identifying opportunities to improve profitability at multiple levels
• Evaluate various financing structures and recommend optimal capital structures for projects
• M&A and Transaction Execution
• Evaluate acquisition, partnership and divestiture M&A opportunities for solar and energy storage projects
• Support transaction execution, including bid evaluation, valuation analyses, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation
• Prepare investment teasers, confidential information memorandums (CIMs), process letters and management presentations and other marketing materials
• Prepare and manage external-facing financial models to support project sales and drive value creation
• Coordinate data room preparation, due diligence requests, and information flow among internal teams, advisors, investors and counterparties
• Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with Development Leadership to prepare internal investment proposals, memoranda, and project and regional presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the Origination and Structuring team in pricing and securing Power Purchase Agreements
• Prepare discrete analyses and supporting documentation related to land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, project engineering, power marketing, financing activities, and EPC negotiations
• Support regional strategy development through market analysis, competitive intelligence, and investment assessments
• Present analytical findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner
• The role requires 1-3 years of experience in an analytical or transactional role, strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities, and the ability to summarize and communicate complex ideas succinctlyDemonstrated strong financial modeling and analytical skillsAbility to translate complex quantitative analyses into clear, actionable insightsCollaborative team player with experience working in cross-functional environmentsWorking knowledge of power markets and project finance structuresHighly driven, proactive, and hardworking self-starter who takes pride in optimizing financial models and overall work productsInterest in working in a fast-growing industry that is making a tangible impact on climate changeStrong quantitative aptitude with exceptional attention to detailHighly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and transaction counterpartiesSolid understanding of corporate finance and economic conceptsMaster´s Degree, CFA or other quantitative certifications are considered an assetBachelor’s Degree. Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or a related field1-3 years of relevant experience required. Examples include banking, project finance, finance, private equity, infrastructure investing, renewable energy development, or M&AA financial modeling test will be required during the interview processAbility and willingness to travel as required