Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The AES Corporation, a leading US-based energy company, seeks an M&A Senior Associate to lead transaction analysis and model development. You will manage live deal workstreams, coordinate data collection, and prepare management-ready presentations.

Ideal candidates have a strong finance background, 5+ years of experience, and advanced Excel modeling skills. The role offers exposure to strategic growth, cross-functional collaboration, and a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical discipline.
• MBA or related master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of complex financial analysis experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel financial modeling and MS Word/PowerPoint.
• Deep understanding of financial statements and valuation theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple work streams for live transactions with financial modeling and memo creation.
• Build and use DCF/earnings models to assess projects and AES.
• Analyze potential transactions and risks under supervision.
• Manage junior team members on internal projects.
• Coordinate data gathering from confidential and public sources for analysis.
• Prepare presentations and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
• Support internal processes for transaction assessment and approvals.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s

5+ years experience

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Excel modeling

MS Word & PowerPoint

Financial statement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Discipline

MBA or related Master’s

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Thomson One

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams.

The Mergers and Acquisitions team oversees AES's growth through mergers, divestitures, partnerships, restructurings, and acquisitions by assessing and executing potential transactions in conjunction with local business leaders in AES markets. In addition to driving traditional growth for AES, such transactions are also helping AES to deliver innovations that transform customer experience and operations for the electric sector as whole. The M&A team serves as a center of excellence within AES for the technical and professional skills required in such transactions.

The M&A Senior Associate will lead analysis of M&A transactions and manage such transactions as appropriate. The position is also responsible for other quantitative and qualitative analysis, at the direction of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead several work streams for live transactions, including development of the financial model, creation of the confidential information memorandum (for divestitures/partnerships), coordination of the Q&A process, management of external consultants, and negotiation of parts of the transaction documentation
• Design, build, and use financial and valuation models, including DCF and earnings models, to assess individual projects and AES as a whole
• Analyze potential transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, including strategic and financial impacts and risks
• Manage an associate or other junior team member on internal projects, as requested by management
• Coordinate the gathering, validation, synthesis and interpretation of data from confidential and public sources to assist in analysis
• Develop a deep understanding of AES corporate and business structure, financials, valuation, credit ratings, strategy, capital costs, and tax position for use in transaction assessments
• Attain a working understanding of AES markets, their drivers, and ways to capture and drive industry innovation through mergers and acquisitions
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Interact with other AES groups and AES businesses in a professional manner to collect information and documents, validate analyses, and facilitate internal and external due diligence
• Coordinate interaction with external parties and advisors
• Support internal processes for transaction assessment/approval, including Investment Committee memos and presentations

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in an analytical discipline
• MBA or other relevant Master s Degree highly preferred
• 5+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a convincing manner to diverse stakeholders
• Strong Excel financial modeling skills and proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Detailed understanding of financial statement mechanics and business valuation theoryProficient in use of financial research tools, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Thomson One

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. 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 Notice: 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.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The deadline to apply for this role is