Manager, Investment & Valuation

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
The Manager, Investment & Valuation role within the Investment & Valuation (I&V) department will bring renewable energy projects forward for investment decisions at RWE Clean Energy. The Manager position will lead individual projects seeking investment approval, support a team of analysts/associates, will act as a team deputy for their assigned region of focus, and report to the Senior Director leading such region. The current Manager position available will primarily support the Central US and Latin America region.
Responsibilities:

• Support the strong growth ambitions of our Renewables business (solar, onshore wind, energy storage, and hydrogen) in the Americas - with a focus on the Central US (MISO, PJM, SPP), Mexico and Chile
• Lead investment decision processes, derive investment recommendations and prepare and deliver presentations for RWE Clean Energy Executive Leadership Team and RWE Board consideration
• Prepare or lead preparation of financial valuations, primarily via DCF methodology in Excel
• Prepare or lead preparation of investment materials (in Word and PPT) for the RWECE Board
• Evaluate assumptions, risks & opportunities to investment decisions; identify key value drivers; challenge and discuss with relevant subject-matter experts
• Manage stakeholders within the investment decision process, which will include frequent communication with and presentation to senior management
• Coordinate and perform diligence on investment opportunities (both qualitative and quantitative)
• Identify and implement improvements to investment process and valuation approach, including the use of digital solutions
• Support and train other members of the I&V team and contribute to our strong team spirit

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or similar 4-year degree in a technical area of study, required
• Advanced degree with a focus on finance or economics, or a finance-related professional designation or certificate (e.g. CFA, CPA), strongly preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Finance-related roles
• Proficiency in valuation methodologies (especially DCF) and financial modeling (Excel)
• Experience leading a project and communicating/presenting results to senior management
• Experience working across many functions of a complex organization to support decision processes
• Experience in a large global and/or multi-cultural business, with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Experience in the US renewable energy industry is preferred and will be prioritized.
• Experience supporting M&A/deal due diligence and execution is preferred, though not required
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships and stakeholder expectations, including for the company's top management
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to work within tight deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Ability and desire to support and train other members of the team
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• English and Spanish language proficiency, preferred

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $114,000 - $150,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we're making all that energy green. This decade alone we're investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 - ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 - with some of the world's largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We're also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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