Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community-member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element to effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a full-time Investment Analyst to join our Growth team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, Investment Analysis, you will support TransAlta’s strategic growth efforts and planning needs for the existing generation portfolio. You are responsible to deliver the analytics and financial modeling to underpin investment decisions and other strategic opportunities. The role supports internal teams on evaluating commercial, operational, and business initiatives for both new and existing assets. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be a key contributor in the growth of TransAlta’s business and advancing TransAlta’s strategy of becoming a low cost, low emissions power generation company.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform timely, accurate and comprehensive financial analysis of growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions and business development projects
• Create and update economic models of existing TransAlta assets
• Prepare project overviews, and presentations of results
• Perform ad hoc analysis, including the creation of financial models and analysis of business trends to support the growth of the business
• Deliver accurate analyses of corporate impacts of investment decisions for both TransAlta and TransAlta Renewables.
• Ensure consistency in approach and output for all corporate financial modelling
• Work within a team to revise and update analyses as parameters of a deal change
• Provide support where necessary for presentations to senior management and the board

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for the following must-have qualifications and experience:

• Degree and/or professional designation in finance, economics, or business
• Completion of or working towards a CFA considered an asset
• Prior experience in financial or investment analysis preferred, but not required
• Advanced Excel skills supported by experience in financial modeling
• Well-developed understanding of valuation techniques and financial metrics that generate value for TransAlta Accounting knowledge would also be an asset
• Proficient business acumen, analysis, interpretation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at various stages
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop working relationships with people at all organizational levels
• Flexible, ability to learn quickly, and ability to adapt to changing work assignments and priorities 

Our comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, incentive, and rewards programs form the foundation ofTransAlta’s excellent employment proposition.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process. 

Our commitment is to attract and retain the best talent. Some positions may require the successful completion of one or more background checks such as criminal, medical, or compliance. If these verifications are needed, they will be indicated on the job posting.