Analyst/Associate, Corporate Development - Australia Onshore Renewable Energy - Green Investment Gro
- Employer
- Macquarie Group
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Mar 31, 2023
- Closes
- Apr 14, 2023
- Ref
- 19212196
- Job Function
- Banking
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Are you a highly motivated corporate development/M&A professional who is looking to contribute to growing Australia's green energy footprint?
Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG) is establishing a new renewable energy platform to support the development and growth of its existing 1.7GW onshore wind, solar and storage portfolio in ANZ. The business will develop, construct, own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy assets with a mission to accelerate the green transition.
GIG is currently looking for an Analyst/Associate to join the Corporate Development function that supports this new renewable energy platform. The role will be based in Sydney or Melbourne. Initially you will join GIG, before transitioning to the platform later this year.
The Corporate Development function is critical to driving the future growth pipeline beyond an already strong portfolio. Reporting into the Corporate Development Director, with exposure to the Project and Corporate Finance Director, the role will comprise the following key responsibilities:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
About the Green Investment Group
GIG is a specialist in green infrastructure principal investment, development, project delivery, and the management of portfolio assets, and related services. Its track record, expertise and capability make it a global leader in green investment, dedicated to supporting the growth of the global green economy. The institution was initially launched by the UK Government in 2012 as the Green Investment Bank - the first institution of its type in the world. It was purchased by Macquarie in 2017 and combined with Macquarie Capital's renewables team to create one of the world's largest teams of specialist green investors. Now operating as Macquarie's Green Investment Group, the platform has more than 400 staff with investments or operations in over 25 markets across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.greeninvestmentgroup.com ."
Our support for the renewable energy and clean technology sectors is part of a broader commitment to infrastructure. GIG's parent company (Macquarie) has more than $A136 billion of infrastructure assets under management globally and co-invests alongside the world's leading institutional investors including public sector pension funds
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future' is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.
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Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG) is establishing a new renewable energy platform to support the development and growth of its existing 1.7GW onshore wind, solar and storage portfolio in ANZ. The business will develop, construct, own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy assets with a mission to accelerate the green transition.
GIG is currently looking for an Analyst/Associate to join the Corporate Development function that supports this new renewable energy platform. The role will be based in Sydney or Melbourne. Initially you will join GIG, before transitioning to the platform later this year.
The Corporate Development function is critical to driving the future growth pipeline beyond an already strong portfolio. Reporting into the Corporate Development Director, with exposure to the Project and Corporate Finance Director, the role will comprise the following key responsibilities:
- participating in sourcing and execution of investments into renewable energy assets, portfolios and platforms that accelerate the green transition (including utility scale onshore wind, solar and battery storage)
- evaluating new investment opportunities to provide development and construction equity, and executing on those opportunities
- supporting transactions across the platform, including managing due diligence, assisting with transaction structuring and securing investment approvals
- undertaking valuation and financial analysis, structuring and execution of project financing and corporate financing arrangements , including building and updating financial model(s) for the platform's assets, with support and guidance from other team members
- preparation of market research and analysis, commercial intelligences, management reports, board and shareholder materials, presentations, investment papers and marketing and investor relations materials for internal and external use
- working closely with professional advisors and key stakeholders in a transaction setting, including legal and financial advisors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 5 years' of experience in energy, investment banking or private equity, ideally with hands on experience in M&A activities
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Economics or Finance
- Demonstrated capability in investment analysis, including incorporation of project financing and other debt structuring solutions
- Proficiency at building complex financial models and understanding valuation concepts
- Experience with green energy projects across the project lifecycle is preferred
- High self-motivation, commercial, inclusive, collaborative, and collegiate with strong verbal and written communication skills
About the Green Investment Group
GIG is a specialist in green infrastructure principal investment, development, project delivery, and the management of portfolio assets, and related services. Its track record, expertise and capability make it a global leader in green investment, dedicated to supporting the growth of the global green economy. The institution was initially launched by the UK Government in 2012 as the Green Investment Bank - the first institution of its type in the world. It was purchased by Macquarie in 2017 and combined with Macquarie Capital's renewables team to create one of the world's largest teams of specialist green investors. Now operating as Macquarie's Green Investment Group, the platform has more than 400 staff with investments or operations in over 25 markets across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.greeninvestmentgroup.com ."
Our support for the renewable energy and clean technology sectors is part of a broader commitment to infrastructure. GIG's parent company (Macquarie) has more than $A136 billion of infrastructure assets under management globally and co-invests alongside the world's leading institutional investors including public sector pension funds
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future' is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.
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