Job

Investment Associate

Octopus Energy

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1mo ago

💼 Graduate Job

London

You must be a team player with judgment, transaction experience in Renewables/Energy sector, strong financial modelling skills, German language proficiency, commercial mindset, risk analysis skills, customer-focused mindset.
You will assist in evaluating and executing new investment opportunities in renewable technologies, project management, relationship management, negotiation, due diligence, and contribute to investment strategies at a fast-paced energy company.

Graduate Job

Banking & Finance•London

As part of the wider Octopus Energy group, Octopus Energy Generation sources, invests in and actively manages a range of utility scale renewable energy assets. We are looking to expand our team as we continue to scale our investments base of c£6bn.
Since entering the renewables market in 2010, Octopus Energy Generation has grown to become the largest investor of solar power in Europe and a leading investor in onshore wind. We currently manage an increasingly global portfolio of renewable energy assets. The operational portfolio includes over 250 energy generating companies, delivering revenue in excess of £250m pa.
Having originated, invested and managed assets in the renewable energy sector for over a decade, our energy investment and asset management team of c.100 professionals is one of the largest and most experienced in Europe. The team is structured for scale and long-term ownership of energy assets.

Be a team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, engaging with colleagues at all levels of seniority
Some transaction experience would be great! Preferably in Renewables / Infrastructure / Energy sector from working at a fund manager, investment bank, project finance lender, industrial or in transactions advisory
Analytical and Excel financial modelling skills
Prior equity lead experience is a plus, however we are open-minded to find the right candidate with the aptitude and intention and transferable skills
Languages - German highly preferred
Commercial mindset; able to own investment decision making and understand the impact on potential investments
An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and impact, and build workable risk mitigation strategies
An ability to focus on the ultimate customer (the investors who trust us with their money) in all aspects of the role

Banking & Finance

Join an expanding team as we accelerate our pace of new investments
Work closely with other collegiate team members
Assist and help build origination streams
Assist in evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities across solar, wind and other renewable technologies - project evaluation, project management, relationship management, internal management, negotiation, due diligence
Contribute to and/or own specific investment strategies

Work type

Full time

Work mode

hybrid

Location

London