Investment Analyst Associate Infrastructure and Renewables role in Melbourne

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Title: Investment Analyst / Associate — Infrastructure & Renewables

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid)

Reports to: Head of Investments / Managing Director

Team: Small, boutique investment & asset management team



Role purpose

Support origination, underwriting, execution and asset management of a growing infrastructure investment program — primary focus on renewables (solar + battery energy storage) with exposure to complementary social infrastructure (e.g., affordable housing). The role combines financial modelling, commercial diligence, transaction support and ongoing portfolio monitoring.



Key responsibilities

-Build, maintain and audit detailed financial models for greenfield and brownfield renewable projects (solar, BESS) and social infrastructure assets.
-Lead quantitative diligence inputs: cashflows, sensitivity and scenario analysis, capex/O&M schedules, and valuation analysis (DCF, IRR, project/equity returns).
-Support commercial, technical and legal diligence: coordinate external advisers, summarise findings, and produce investment papers and investment committee packs.
-Assist with deal origination and pipeline management: market screens, buyer/seller outreach, and preparation of transaction materials.
-Support transaction execution: term sheet negotiation support, liaise with lenders/advisers, and manage data room workflows.
-Asset management & performance monitoring post-acquisition: track KPIs, produce monthly/quarterly reports, and support optimisation initiatives.
-Prepare investor reporting materials and assist with fundraising and capital-raising activities.
-Ad-hoc strategic analysis: market research (policy, merchant pricing, technology costs), competitor/transaction benchmarking, and input to investment strategy.


Experience & technical skills

-Analyst: 2–5 years; Associate: 4–7 years relevant experience in infrastructure/private equity/investment banking (M&A or project finance), superannuation/private markets investing, or chartered accounting with transaction experience. Preference for candidates with renewables exposure.
-Advanced Excel modelling skills — experience building cashflow models for power/energy assets, sensitivity/scenario modelling, and model auditability.
-Financial valuation skills: DCF, IRR, project vs equity returns, and basic debt modelling.
-Experience with transaction execution (data rooms, diligence trackers, adviser coordination).
-Strong written and verbal communication — ability to produce concise investment memoranda and present to senior stakeholders.
-Tertiary degree in finance, accounting, engineering, economics or related discipline. Chartered/CAs or CFA candidates desirable.


Desirable

-Direct renewables experience: solar PV, BESS, PPA/merchant market exposure.
-Experience with Australian project finance and regulatory environment.
-Stakeholder management: developers, EPCs, lenders, utilities.
-Experience in social infrastructure (affordable housing) helpful.


Behaviours & cultural fit

-Commercial, pragmatic problem-solver balancing speed and rigour.
-Team-player comfortable in a small, hands-on boutique environment.
-High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise under pressure.