Valuation & Analytics - Manager or Senior Analyst [Remote] - EDF Renewables North America

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.  Our valuation and analytics team has an opening that can be filled at either the sr. analyst or manager level.

Senior Valuation Analyst or first level Manager - Valuation & Analytics will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and using Excel-based proforma models to evaluate the economics of renewable energy projects including onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, and other technologies. The Senior Analyst will assess project values and associated risks and communicate these effectively to senior management for investment decision-making.

• Provide modeling, pricing, and analytical support to internal teams (e.g., Development, Origination, Risk Management, Asset Management, Project Finance) and senior management
• Drive the valuation process for development projects, acquisitions, and M&A opportunities: update and refine proforma valuation model, validate macroeconomic and project-specific model inputs, run scenario analyses, and quantify risk.
• Build new models from the ground up as necessary for valuation tasks embodying the principles of transparency, simplicity, automation, and functionality using both Excel and VBA.
• Work closely with the Atlantic Shores Wind (ASOW) team (50% of the time) to support the development of their projects and provide ad-hoc valuation support, in particular during auctions and offshore wind solicitations.
• As part of the assignments related to ASOW workstream, the Senior Valuation Analyst will work with banks and external consultants to support modelling efforts toward financial close.
• Communicate results of economic and risk analyses to senior management
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Valuation & Analytics; the VP, Transmission Strategy; or the SVP, Valuation & Analytics.

Manager Level:  the manager level will be responsible for helping to design processes and tools that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s valuation and modelling efforts.

Working Conditions:  

• 95% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (standard Microsoft software and other programs), phones, and general office equipment. 5% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors and/or internal customers, in addition to attending conferences and meetings. 

• Bachelors in Finance, quantitative economics, mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline. MBA, CFA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project valuation within the renewable energy or power sector.
• Manager level requirement: a minimum of 5 years of experience in project valuation within the renewable energy or power sector is required.
• Strong understanding of valuation concepts and DCF analyses
• Strong Excel financial modelling skills, able to build models from scratch using advanced Excel formulas and features and analyze/learn complex financial models quickly and independently. VBA programming skills a strong plus.
• Renewable energy Tax Equity structuring, project financing and analytical experience is highly preferred.
•  Ability to work well both independently and as part of a fully integrated team (developers, project managers, legal, consultants, accounting, project finance, etc.)
• Ability to communicate detailed/complex financial information accurately and concisely.
• Understanding of US or Canada Energy based on location as well as: REC, capacity, and A/S markets and pricing
• Ability to proficiently collect, query, organize, and manipulate large amounts of data in Excel (or other platforms) and accurately present analytical results
• Other programming languages/software packages a bonus (Python, R, SPSS, etc.).

Senior Analyst: annual base salaray range is between $102,000 - $151,000

Manager Level:  annual base salaray range is between $115,500 - $162,000

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.