INVESTMENTS MANAGER

Location

USA, REMOTE

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get the results that matter.

With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability.

With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects.

Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Responsibilities

• The Investments Manager will support Zelestra’s Business Development, Commercial Team, Project Financing and M&A in the modelling and financial structuring of renewable energy assets
• Full responsibility on the financial model together with the asset/project valuation and ability to implement the changes required to run any business scenario to analyze projects viability. Creation, updating and maintenance of financial models for each project.
• Support the Project Finance team when structuring the deal with the potential lenders: modelling, teaser/info memo, preparation, due diligence and contract negotiations.
• Support Business Development team on the valuation evolution of the portfolio assets and potential investment opportunities that will arise.
• Advise and support our Commercial team to assess the required energy sale price required to meet at least our minimum return IRRs.
• Participate in the elaboration of the presentations to the Investment Committee and the Board of Directors for investment approvals.
• Support Zelestra’s central areas for reporting purposes.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in transactional areas of corporate finance or investment banking in financial institution, consulting, or industrial company.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or MSc. Engineering.
• Knowledge of financing in the "Project Finance" modality.
• High level of both spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Visual Basic) and SQL database management will be valued.
• Use of Reuters tools and valuation of interest rate derivatives.
• Experience in creating and updating complex financial models such as infrastructure / renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS).
• Financial model expertise, modelling best practices will be highly valued.
• High work capacity and interest in learning and developing professionally.
• Proactive person with the ability to learn and communicate transparently with the whole organization.

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