Investment Associate, Clean Energy Investments

OverviewInvestment Associate, Clean Energy Investments

Location:

London or Madrid

About Capital Dynamics:

Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets, including Private equity (primaries, secondaries, and direct investments) and Clean Energy.

Established in 1988, the Firm has extensive knowledge and experience developing solutions tailored to meet the exacting needs of a diverse and global client base of institutional and private wealth investors. Capital Dynamics oversees more than USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement and employs approximately 150 professionals globally across 13 offices in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Capital Dynamics is a recognized industry leader in responsible investment, receiving top marks (Five Stars) from PRI across all categories and investment strategies, as well as achieving strong results in GRESB benchmarking for its clean energy strategy.

Role PurposeCapital Dynamics seeks to hire a

first-year Investment Associate

to join our Clean Energy Investment team in

London or Madrid .

The Associate will be a core Clean Energy investment team member, focused on acquiring and divesting assets, building financial models, conducting due diligence on new opportunities, and liaising with all stakeholders relevant to the funds (including consultants, advisors, investment committees, etc).

You will support work streams on transactions during the due diligence phase of a deal, while also supporting ongoing valuations, reporting to investors, capital raising, and ongoing asset management of the current portfolio.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Lead the preparation of automated financial models and conduct financial sensitivity.

Assist in the drafting of investment committee memorandums.

Provide support through the due diligence process during acquisitions or the execution process during divestitures.

Provide support in the financing activities of investments.

Conduct market analysis and research to support the Team’s investment decisions.

Work with the Asset Management team to monitor and optimize investment performance post-acquisition.

Perform sensitivity Analysis to appraise projects and provide information on the performance of the project under different scenarios.

Key competencies

A demonstrable track record working on clean energy infrastructure or renewable energy investment deals in Europe.

Exceptional financial modelling experience, including a strong understanding of project and debt financing.

An understanding of the legal and tax framework and documentation typical of a direct / infrastructure investment.

Working knowledge of financial analysis ratios such as yield, IRRs, and NPVs.

Good understanding of accounting, finance, company valuation, and, ideally, asset management.

Good understanding of financial methodologies, such as leveraged buyout, forecasting analysis, financial statement analysis, and discounted cash flow ..... full job details .....