- Salary
- $86k+
- Location
- US, Louisville, CO, United States of America · US, New York, NY · US, Platteview, NE · US, Salt Lake City, UT
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
We are currently looking for an M&A Analyst who will report to the Director, M&A, the 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 Analyst’s network to a range of developers selling projects in the U.S. and provide the Analyst 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:
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.
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
Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a concise manner to diverse team members
Adept at Excel financial modeling and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Location
Salt Lake City (UT), Louisville (CO), Houston, NYC or or any other state within the US where AES has an office.
