Investment Banking Associate 2 Renewable Energy M&A (Boutique)

Our Client, a leader in the renewable energy investment banking sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Investment Banking Associate to join their Renewable Energy M&A team. This role is designed for a professional who is passionate about the renewable energy industry and possesses a strong background in finance, particularly in M&A, capital markets, project finance, tax equity, and highly leveraged/mezzanine transactions. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years experience in energy transition investment banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute financial analysis, modeling, and valuation for renewable energy, energy storage, and green chemistry transactions
• Prepare pitch materials and transaction documents for capital raising and M&A mandates
• Conduct detailed industry research and financial analysis to support deal origination efforts
• Assist in developing and managing client relationships across the low-carbon ecosystem
• Create detailed financial models for project finance transactions, including tax equity structures, debt facilities, and mezzanine capital arrangements
• Support due diligence processes for buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to structure creative capital solutions for emerging clean energy technologies
• Contribute to industry thought leadership initiatives to strengthen our client's market position

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of investment banking experience, with demonstrable exposure to renewable energy, energy storage, green chemistry, or related sectors
• Strong financial modeling skills with experience in project finance structures
• Excellent understanding of energy markets, renewable technologies, and decarbonization trends
• Superior analytical capabilities and attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a passion for accelerating the energy transition

Sectors of Focus

• Energy Storage: Stand-alone, behind-the-meter, and renewables+storage applications
• Green Chemistry: Renewable fuels, industrial biotech, and waste-to-value processes
• Renewable Generation: Utility-scale, community, C&I and residential solar, wind development
• Energy Transition: Decarbonization technologies requiring innovative financing solutions

Service Areas

• M&A, financing, and capital structure solutions
• Strategic and buy-side advisory
• Project finance advisory for structured capital products
• Capital raising across debt, equity, and specialized instruments

Compensation

• Base salary range: $175,000 - $225,000
• Competitive discretionary bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package