Analyst, Project Acquisitions

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Madison Energy Infrastructure (“MEI”) believes in the power of clean energy infrastructure and has quickly emerged as a preeminent developer, investor, asset owner, and operator of distributed generation. This role represents a critical next step in MEI’s evolution toward offering direct, end-to-end services to Fortune 500 corporates, public entities, nonprofits, and other private customers alike.

The Project Acquisitions Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting MEI’s project acquisition and development efforts, driving organic growth through strategic investments, market expansion, and the acquisition of renewable energy projects across North America. This position is best suited for an exceptionally organized self-starter capable of tracking numerous deals from inception to completion, including managing multiple due diligence workstreams, conducting investment analyses and modeling, and supporting transaction closing processes.  

• Collaborating with Deal Leads to conduct in-depth financial analysis and due diligence on potential acquisition targets. This includes reviewing data rooms and deal documents to assess key metrics and risks, as well as understand how small details in one area can affect larger deal functions and economics.
• Drafting and managing diligence checklists and transaction summaries for clean energy projects, tracking progress from the term sheet and due diligence stages through final execution and closing of all transactional and project documents.  
• Managing transaction data rooms and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external development partners to ensure timely delivery of transaction-related materials across MEI’s portfolio of deals. 
• Preparing regular reports and updates for management and internal stakeholders that are critical for the financing and closing deals as well as for the transfer of knowledge and information between teams at MEI. 
• Tracking projects estimated closing dates, closing payments, costs, and project return metrics to aid in budgeting and reporting requirements that are important for the financial operations of MEI. 
• Gaining insights into the impact of various financing structures, local clean energy programs and incentives, and tax incentives that are critical to projects’ economics. 
• Working cross-functionally with MEI’s legal, real estate, finance, commercial analysis, business and market development, E&C, delivery, and development teams to integrate projects seamlessly into MEI’s delivery and finance ecosystem. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 0-1 years of experience in project finance, M&A, investment banking, corporate development or a related field.
• Experience working on teams that manage complex transactions or projects. Prior internship or coursework related to finance, renewable energy, or project management is a plus.
• A strong interest in renewable energy and a desire to learn and grow in the field. 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, as well as strong organizational and record keeping skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated interest in evaluating investment opportunities and providing analysis on potential risks and value creation strategies. 
• Poise and comfort with leading discussions with external counterparties to drive projects and transactions forward. 
• Eagerness to understand financial modeling and how renewable energy projects are developed, built, operated, and financed.  
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Some experience in reviewing legal documents, specifically transactional legal documentation, is preferred. 

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000