Valuation Associate, Renewable Energy & Equipment Flexible

Stout; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout's Valuation Advisory team seeks an entry-level analyst to gain foundational valuation skills while supporting engagements involving personal property, complex property, and income generating assets in the renewable energy space.

You will work with senior team members to develop methodologies, prepare deliverables, and contribute to client conversations, with travel as needed and a focus on rigorous analysis and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant internship or professional experience.
• 4-year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
• Ability to travel.
• Foundational understanding of financial theory, economics, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a genuine interest in renewable energy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to build organized analyses and clearly document workpapers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality.
• Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues and leadership.
• Coursework, internship, or project experience involving valuation and renewable energy is preferred but not required.
• Work toward professional designations such as ASA and/or CFA.
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to improve productivity, research, and analysis.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuations of renewable energy projects for project finance, tax, financial reporting, and portfolio valuation purposes.
• Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project.
• Participate in client or management meetings providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions and conclusions.
• Prepare comprehensive deliverables and supporting analysis including presentations, analysis packets, and written narrative reports that are submitted for review by our senior level professionals and delivery to our clients.
• Use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve research, analysis, and deliverable preparation while following firm standards.

Skills

Analytical

Quantitative

Renewable energy interest

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Stout's Valuation Advisory team seeks an entry-level analyst to gain foundational valuation skills while supporting engagements involving personal property, complex property, and income generating assets in the renewable energy space.

You will work with senior team members to develop methodologies, prepare deliverables, and contribute to client conversations, with travel as needed and a focus on rigorous analysis and clear documentation.