Senior Associate, Energy M&A

at  The Green Recruitment Company

Posted 21 December 2023
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationPretoria
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
ReferenceCMALI-3DEC23
Contact NameCharles Matthews

REQUIREMENTS:

• Direct experience working in project finance in the power industry, including material exposure to renewables, with a top tier investment bank, advisory firm, private equity house or an international developer.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead multiple workstreams & deliver timely results.
• Proven experience interacting with external clients, government authorities, financiers, investment partners and senior stakeholders.
• Scoping and procuring the services of and leading multidisciplinary advisory teams.
• Debt and equity capital raising for renewable energy projects.
• Negotiation and review of financing term sheets, loan documentation, shareholder agreements, joint development agreements, share purchase agreements, etc.
• Participation in the negotiation and review of EPC, Asset Management and O&M contracts
• Participation in the negotiation and review of other project agreements such as the PPA, Transmission Agreement etc.
• Demonstrated organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Preparation & presentation of board, investment committee, &/or credit committee materials
• Previous experience building strong internal and external networks, partnerships, and alliances.
• Track record of applying the necessary financing, accounting, legal and technical principles to structure, value and/or finance large scale renewable energy projects and businesses
• Participation in the end to end obtaining of environmental consents and relevant permits for energy projects, as well as the review thereof.
• Participation in the closing of at least one project financing or M&A transaction
• Performing project risk analysis and implementing mitigation measures.
• A relevant degree.