Associate/Vice President - Investments (Renewable Energy) Rolle in Sydney

Associate/Vice President – Investment & Transactions (Renewable Energy)

A leading investor in renewable energy and infrastructure is seeking an Associate to join its Investment & Transactions team. This role is focused on supporting the execution of acquisitions, financings, and portfolio transactions across utility-scale energy assets. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes across the full transaction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modelling & Investment Analysis

• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support investment decisions and portfolio valuations.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess risk and performance under varying market conditions.
• Prepare investment committee materials, including valuation outputs and transaction summaries.
• Candidates must be fully confident in financial modelling and able to independently manage complex analytical tasks.

Transaction Execution

• Support the execution of acquisitions, divestments, and project financings.
• Coordinate due diligence processes across legal, technical, tax, and commercial workstreams.
• Assist in the negotiation and review of term sheets, financing agreements, and transaction documentation.
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to offtake discussions and negotiations is highly valued.

Pipeline & Market Support

• Contribute to the assessment of new investment opportunities in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Undertake market research and strategic analysis to inform origination and investment strategy.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) is preferred, particularly in the context of commercial structuring or investment evaluation.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure thorough evaluation and execution of transactions.
• Maintain accurate reporting on deal progress and pipeline activity for senior stakeholders.
• Prior involvement in Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) processes is considered a strong advantage.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in financial modelling and transaction execution, ideally within energy or infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear recommendations.
• Familiarity with project finance structures and investment processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.