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Senior Analyst, Commercial Analysis and M&A

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OPEN POSITION

Location

La Jolla, CA

Employment

Full-time

We invest in people with the shared ambition to create a green and sustainable future for generations to come. At IOWN we are up for big challenges and finding innovative solutions for the green energy future. Interested? Join our team!

Job description

About Us

IOWN Renewable Energy Inc. is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is strongly targeted toward expertly developing utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV and Energy Storage) in all stages of the development life cycle. We strive to be the front-runner in the development, engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and selling of top-tier renewable energy assets, and to achieve this, we place high value on building a cohesive team that is aligned with supporting our company goals.

IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012 and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.

We take great care in our consideration of every new hire, as each member of the team is an integral part in contributing to our success, and our company goal of being known for having highly skilled and professional employees. Our headquarter is located in the sunny beach town of Bird Rock, La Jolla, California one block from the ocean, and surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and local merchants.

About the Position

As the Senior Analyst of Commercial Modeling and M&A, you will support financial analysis for M&A opportunities, power marketing efforts, and project sales. Your key responsibilities include financial modeling, market analysis, risk assessment, and project valuation, working closely with finance, legal, and project development teams to drive business strategies.

In this role, you’ll influence major investment decisions for utility-scale renewable energy projects—spanning wind, solar, BESS, hybrid, and hydrogen technologies. You’ll contribute to greenfield development and M&A activities, impacting projects from early development to operations within a collaborative, fast-growing company.

Application and Hiring Process

We kindly ask you to apply through LinkedIn. To apply, visit here(https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2747381781/?refId=KOI4C12Or9HjWZSPS9OuSQ%3D%3D&trackingId=Iv50riagE1UmReA4DcyzPg%3D%3D).

Our application process is designed to offer the greatest opportunities for developing our team. To do so, we ask all candidates to complete a behavioral assessment. To complete the assessment click here.

Upon submission of your resume or CV and the behavioral assessment your application package will be considered complete and ready for our review. You will be requested to submit a document listing and describing renewable energy transactions you have worked on and an example of relevant financial modeling work you have built. Additional assessments might be required during the interview process.

After a candidate is selected, employment will be made contingent on the satisfactory completion of required background and reference checks.

IOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. For an industry that is one of the least gender-diverse sectors, IOWN is doing its best to close the gender gap. Fifty percent of IOWN employees identify as females, and despite the small size of 15 employees, IOWN represents over five different nationalities amongst its team. Based on our proven efforts in providing health and wellness programs, professional development programs, family friendly policies, flexible work options, diversity, and community engagement, the GRIT Awards honored us with being selected as one of the 13 finalists for the Best Energy Workplaces Award.

Requirements

  • A minimum of bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Minimum on 1-2 years of relevant industry experience or advanced coursework.
  • Experience with financial modeling for renewable energy projects (PV, Wind, BESS).
  • Experience with M&A, including due diligence, negotiation, legal documentation, and financing.
  • Exhibit advanced proficiency in Excel software to facilitate effective data analysis and modeling tasks.
  • Experience with Python, Matlab, and/or Tableau preferred (training platforms and crash courses are available for skill enhancement.)
  • Possess a foundational understanding of finance and accounting terminology to facilitate clear communication and collaboration.
  • Demonstrate industry interest or experience in renewable energy.
  • Experience proficiently conducting market research, skilled at gathering and interpreting data from a variety of sources to inform decision-making processes.
  • Excel in research and reporting capabilities, synthesizing complex information into comprehensive reports for strategic insights and decision-making.
  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
  • Collaboration Skills: Demonstrate effective teamwork alongside company management, coworkers, and employees.
  • Utilize tact and diplomacy in interactions with company personnel, clients, customers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Recognize the importance of cultivating healthy relationships to accomplish team objectives.
  • Communication Proficiency: Maintain open and consistent communication with company manager, coworkers, and employees.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
  • Current driver’s license and ability to travel extensively is required. Maintain legally required insurance.
  • Excellent computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
  • Ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs.
  • Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
  • The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Travel up to 15%
  • Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS, hybrid, hydrogen).
  • Conduct market analysis and assess risk factors for investment opportunities.
  • Perform project valuation for M&A transactions, power marketing, and project sales.
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and project development teams to align business strategies.
  • Support decision-making on project acquisitions, divestitures, and development investments.
  • Engage proactively in modeling tasks, providing support across various modeling activities conducted regularly.Engage proactively in modeling tasks, providing support across various modeling activities conducted regularly.
  • Work with other internal and external teams and colleagues in the development, construction, and asset management of projects.
  • Synthesize and present findings of analyses to key stakeholders and decision makers.
  • Participate in regular team meetings over phone, video conference or in person.
  • Promote incident and injury free workplace through strict adherence to health and safety.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Why you should apply

  • Opportunity to own your work and do your part in contributing to our overall success.
  • Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
  • A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
  • Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
  • Competitive compensation and performance bonus structure.
  • Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
  • Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, reimbursed cell phone, and wellness reimbursement.

For questions regarding this job position or your application please contact recruitment@iownrenewable.com