Senior Analyst, M&A

About this role

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.    If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply today to continue your extraordinary career at AES.  

We are currently looking for a Sr Analyst M&A who will report to the Director, M&A, the Senior Analyst will be part of a team that leads project & platform acquisition and divestiture efforts in the US for utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage.   

This role will provide a wholistic view of deal origination, project and portfolio diligence and valuation, and transaction negotiation and execution.   It will broaden the Sr Analyst ’ s network to a range of developers selling projects in the U.S. and provide the Associate exposure to AES Clean Energy ’ s investment opportunities that enable it to deliver and expand its industry-leading renewable energy solutions to decarbonize the power sector.    

Responsibilities:              

• Perform thorough due diligence (including development, commercial, technical, financial, and legal evaluation, and data validation), deal negotiation, and complex transaction execution.   

• Manage cross-functional teams to complete due diligence and support M&A lead s through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection.   

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management, investment committee, and stakeholders.   

• Update project documentation through the acquisition lifecycle and assist with project timeline and deadline management related to acquisition activities and post-closing items to support transition to construction/operations team.   

• Oversee the integration of acquired projects into the company's portfolio, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure seamless transition and operation.   

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization including project finance, project engineering/management, grid services, and legal .   

• Assist M&A deal leads to several work streams for live transactions, including use of confidential information memoranda, coordination of the Q&A process and due diligence effort with internal subject matter experts and external consultants.   

• Conduct market research using AES data subscriptions and public sources to inform business development efforts; Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams.   

• Work closely with AES Valuation and Investment teams to review valuation models, including DCF and earnings models, to assess individual projects or businesses.   

• Analyze and compare prospective M&A transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, including strategic and financial impacts and risks.   

• Develop and  maintain  internal tools and processes for tracking all active, inactive, and closed M&A deal activities.   

• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned   

Desired Experience and Skills:    

• Bachelor’s Degree in an analytical or renewable energy subject area   

• Understanding of the key value drivers and risks of Clean Energy transactions (wind, solar, battery storage); familiarity with regional electricity markets in US is a plus  Experience: 2-3 years of relevant renewab le energy M&A and renewable development experience (wind, solar and/or BESS)  

• Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity   

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a concise manner to diverse team members  

• Ability to work both well independently and building relationships with other departments to accomplish objective      

• Adept at Excel financial modeling and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint   

• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and time-sensitive milestones/deliverables    

• Passion for renewable energy and interest in developing deep industry expertise energized by engaging in new industries/technologies; continuous learner mindset  

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Location     

• Salt Lake City (UT), Louisville (CO), Houston, NYC or or any other state within the US where AES has an office.  

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sex

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