Senior Analyst, Investment

THE ROLE

We're seeking a Senior Analyst, Investment to join the Investment Management team. The Senior Analyst will be a key member of the team, leading the development and operation of financial tools used to assess opportunities in the solar energy and battery storage sectors across multiple jurisdictions.

The role will also support quarterly valuations for NextEnergy's OECD-focused investment funds, including NPIII and NPV, and present valuation outputs to key stakeholders.

The role will contribute across the M&A lifecycle for investment, financing and value creation activities, providing a pathway towards a lead investment management role where this direction is sought. The position combines analytical rigour with commercial insight to help deploy capital effectively, manage risk and support portfolio growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working alongside professionals within the Investment Management team, this will be an integral role responsible for:

• Own and maintain fund and transaction models, including quarterly valuation updates and presentation of results to management.
• Develop new financial models and business tools for investment and financing transactions in new jurisdictions.
• Lead the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including analysis of commercial drivers, risk allocation and return enhancement levers.
• Coordinate with the M&A team to prepare, structure and drive due diligence workstreams.
• Identify key deal sensitivities and propose actions to improve returns, reduce risk and strengthen acquisition processes.
• Prepare and finalise IC papers and supporting materials for financing, co-investment and sell-side processes.
• Support portfolio management and value creation across multiple funds, including performance monitoring, strategic analysis and operational optimisation.
• Collect and analyse market data to build sector knowledge and support corporate decision-making.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and model standardisation.
• Ensure effective communication of complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in cross-functional and international project teams.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to identify trends, draw insights and recommend practical actions.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of investment principles.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage large volumes of information and focus stakeholders on the most relevant facts.
• Strong project planning, self-management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and positively influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Teamwork and collaboration across international and cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Passion for NextEnergy's mission to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, modelling or investment support.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or project finance.
• Experience valuing infrastructure assets, preferably solar and/or battery storage.
• Familiarity with investment processes and transaction execution.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling tools.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and international projects is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and/or other European languages.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• The right to work in the UK.

 WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [email protected]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.

ABOUT US 

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.

• NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.
• NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.
• NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.
• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.
• NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).

WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector. 

Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.

NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.

NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.