Associate Vice President Investments Renewable Energy role in Sydney/Melbourne

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

Location: Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne

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.