Senior Investment Associate

THE ROLE
As a Senior Investment Association, this person will work as part of Starlight’s international development team to support the development of renewables projects.
This professional will take a lead role in all areas of the development lifecycle, including land acquisition, development, management and disposition, across the global solar energy sector with the clear aim to maximise the value and financial efficiency of our development activities in UK. The main responsibility will be to support the Business Development Manager through relevant development and management activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role main responsibilities include:
Work within the Development Team, taking ownership of leading deals using the company’s investment models/business tools and systems
Ownership for the preparation of the project related financial models and finalisation of IC Papers and other presentation materials (Deal Summaries etc.) as required
Take a proactive approach to understanding key deal drivers and be prepared to offer suggestions for improvement and enhancement of returns, risk mitigation and the continual development of the acquisition process
Ownership of pipeline reporting
Prepare, brief, structure and drive Sell-side Due Diligence activities; be able to articulate key deal terms, assumptions and sensitivities to other colleagues as necessary, orally and in writing
Assist in the development and maintenance of various investment models/business tools in conjunction with the Financial Advisory team and Transaction Team
Become a student of the industry; collect and analyse macro/micro data on an ongoing basis to broaden market knowledge and enhance corporate decision-making
Develop independent relationships with external brokers/agents/industry counterparts to support the collection of market intelligence and, where possible, potential deal leads
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical.
Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging.
Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelled out in your job description.
Intellectual Curiosity – Investment Management is a broad and nuanced field and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas into the team.
IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel).
Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters!
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.
Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Development and M&A with Renewable Energy, preferably solar experience
A strong academic record with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration or similar
Strong analytical financial modelling and valuation skills
Experience in international markets
WHAT WE OFFER
A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
Private pension
BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
Annual discretionary bonus.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to #####. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.
We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.
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