Acquisitions Investment Financial Advisory (AIFA), Senior Associate

Senior Acquisitions Investment Financial Advisory (AIFA) Associate Opportunity at ENGIE

What You Can Expect

Join ENGIE as a Senior Acquisitions Investment Financial Advisory (AIFA) Associate with a flexible hybrid schedule in our Houston, TX or Chicago, IL office. You will develop business cases and conduct project financial analyses to guide greenfield investments and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projects.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead valuation, structuring guidance, and provide advice on commercial agreements, risk allocation, and bankability of contracts.
• Advise on financing alternatives and expected investment returns during business development processes.
• Present investment opportunities to ENGIE leadership and defend project economics and risks for review committees.
• Develop, analyze, evaluate, and recommend financial options and proposals related to business development projects.
• Guide internal stakeholders on appropriate risk allocation and bankability of project contract terms.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute financing documents for medium to large transactions.
• Identify and mitigate main project economic and financial risks.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial models to support investment decisions.
• Manage the internal approvals process for new economic commitments and associated financing arrangements.
• Create and lead presentations for lender and management updates.
• Coach and mentor junior AIFA team members.

What You’ll Bring

As a candidate, you should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Math, or a related STEM field.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in project finance and M&A transactions, including leading modeling/analysis and negotiating legal documentation.
• Broad expertise in the power industry, including retail, energy services, and renewables.
• Investment analysis experience in the clean energy sector.
• Strong proficiency in detailed financial modeling, particularly in EXCEL.
• Experience in structuring and closing M&A or financing transactions, including reviewing legal documentation.
• Knowledge of US merchant power markets, hedging instruments, Tax Equity Structures, and IRS requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including banks, consultants, and legal teams.

Additional Details

This role offers:

• Hybrid work policy: two days in the office and three days from home.
• Compliance with ENGIE’s COVID vaccination and testing policy.
• Adherence to all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Compensation

Salary Range: $128,400 – $196,765 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. Actual offered salary may vary based on geography, experience, industry knowledge, and education. ENGIE complies with federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. The position also includes a competitive bonus/incentive plan. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can provide more details based on the work location.

Benefits

At ENGIE, we prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including wellness days and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Supplemental benefits for emotional and physical well-being at all life stages.

Why ENGIE?

Join ENGIE North America as we lead the Zero-Carbon Transition by developing renewable, efficient, and accessible energy. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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