Blue Leaf Energy’s mission is to develop, deliver and operate safe, high quality, ethical onshore renewable energy projects, delivering a greener energy mix and lower power bills. We specialise in the development, finance, construction and operation of both commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility scale solar systems, across the Asia Pacific region. Blue Leaf Energy also actively acquires and develops onshore wind and battery storage projects. With over 20 years of history, we have developed, built and operated approximately 2 GW of solar capacity globally, including over 500 MW in the Asia Pacific region. Blue Leaf Energy is a portfolio company owned by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG), operating on a standalone basis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Investment Executive to join the India investment team working on greenfield renewable energy developments, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and project finance.
Investment Executive, (INDIA)
Summary
As an Investment specialist, you will be involved in investment analysis, deal evaluation,transaction management, deal structuring, business and financial diligence, arranging debt and equity financing and market analysis. You will be expected to work as a member of a highly effective in-country investment and project development team that is responsible for greenfield development, M&A, equity fund raising, project finance, in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the origination of a pipeline of renewable energy projects and screen investment opportunities
- Maintain up to date understanding of INDIA onshore renewables market, including for instance trends, market participants, projects bids, commercial drivers, precedent transactions, and opportunities and support review of strategy to fit environment
- Support necessary due diligence, financial modelling, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of complex acquisitions, developments and/or project financing transactions
- Participate in and/or support commercial, legal and financial aspects of deal structuring
- Commercial review and negotiation of term sheets and contracts, including acquisitions agreements, shareholder agreements, joint development partnerships, MoUs. Also assist in commercial review of power purchase agreements (PPAs), leases, EPC contract and O&M agreements.
- Prepare internal approval papers including analysis and assessment of relevant opportunities to facilitate the senior leadership team / investment committee to make investment decisions
- Prepare project teaser or information memoranda for debt and equity investors, including responding to potential investor and financier’s commercial and technical due diligence
- Support presentation of deal pipeline and transaction details to the Blueleaf Energy leadership team and Board for review and approval
- Complete regular reporting activities for internal progress management purposes as well as updating Blueleaf Energy leadership on the ongoing deals pipeline and expected timeframes of reaching key milestones
- Develop and leverage a network of professional relationships including key external stakeholders (e.g. financial, legal, and commercial advisers), relevant regulatory agencies and industry participants
Position Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree or post graduate qualification in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial or similar level commercial or technical discipline.CFA/CA/MBA-Finance preferred
- -0- 3 years experience working in consulting, investment banking, private pquity with a background in the infrastructure, utilities or renewable energy sector
- Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills to be able to conduct financial analysis, valuation and forecasting; strong capabilities in financial modelling is a prerequisite.
- Ability to create compelling written documents and presentations presenting and supporting the financial analysis that has been undertaken
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Proactive, detail-oriented and ambitious personality
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and conversational English as well as ability to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders.
Blueleaf Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination based on gender identity, age, socio-economic background, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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