Associate, Investment & Valuation

at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt
The Associate, Investment & Valuation will be a key member of our Investment & Valuation (I&V) team, bringing renewable energy projects forward for investment decisions at RWE Clean Energy (RWECE). Our I&V team enables value-added growth by providing analysis and critical advice to our colleagues in the business while ensuring strong governance around investment decisions. The Associate will work closely both with our I&V team and with colleagues from the whole Finance community and broader Renewables business. Our team environment is high-energy. We value diversity, good relationships, personal growth, inclusive debate and individual empowerment.
Responsibilities:
Support the strong growth ambitions of our Renewables business (including utility-scale solar PV, onshore wind, battery storage, and hydrogen) in the Americas
Support on developing quantitative and qualitative analyses of investment opportunities, and effectively communicate results
Collect and ensure completeness as well as validity of inputs to investment decisions, especially those inputs that are key to valuation results
Support investment decision processes, preparation of papers and presentations for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors at RWECE
Support on identifying and implementing improvements to our investment processes and valuation models, including the use of digital solutions
Support internal ad-hoc projects with direct senior management involvement
Support other members of the I&V team as required, including quality control reviews
Work closely with the Distributed Clean Energy Development Team in order to assess new markets and growth opportunities
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or similar university degree required
Minimum 2 years experience in Finance roles (including internships) required
Knowledge of valuation methodologies (especially DCF) and financial modeling (Excel) required
Communication and presentation skills
Interest in renewable energy or energy markets
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York City is $66,000 - $99,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial... For full info follow application link.