Transactions Analyst, Energy Asset Finance

Our client is an established energy infrastructure business - they combine institutional investment discipline with a collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment. The Transactions team works closely with senior leadership, providing the successful candidate with exposure to live deal discussions and commercial decision-making.

Description

The Transactions Analyst will support the assessment, structuring and execution of complex energy-related asset-finance transactions. Working as part of an experienced Transactions team, the successful candidate will gain exposure across the full transaction lifecycle, from initial opportunity assessment and financial analysis through due diligence, documentation, internal approval and financial close. Transactions typically involve operating leases and "as-a-service" contracts, with deal sizes generally ranging from £100m to £500m.

Responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the execution of energy-related asset-finance transactions
• Coordinating due diligence, documentation and internal approval workstreams
• Building and maintaining cash-flow models for different transaction structures
• Conducting scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and asset valuations
• Calculating and reviewing investment returns and transaction economics
• Preparing credit papers, transaction summaries and internal presentations
• Supporting counterparty credit assessments and sector analysis
• Assisting with KYC and AML due diligence
• Reviewing term sheets, client agreements and external partner documentation
• Liaising with legal, risk, finance, operations and external advisers
• Helping manage conditions precedent and transaction closing processes
• Supporting the preparation of pitch decks and financing proposals
• Conducting research into new markets, asset classes, competitors and pricing
• Supporting post-close monitoring and transaction reporting

This is a hands-on role offering strong exposure to live transactions and the opportunity to develop technical and commercial expertise within energy and infrastructure finance.

Profile

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
• Experience working with cash-flow-based models
• An understanding of financial statements and credit analysis
• Exposure to valuations, sensitivities and return calculations
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams
• Clear written communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, organised and dependable working style
• The confidence to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in energy infrastructure and the transition to net zero

Experience of operating leases, contracted infrastructure assets, project finance, metering or behind-the-meter technologies would be advantageous but is not essential.

A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, engineering or a related discipline is expected. Progress towards a professional qualification such as CFA, ACA or ACT would be beneficial.

You must have full working rights as sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Offer

• A hands-on Analyst role within a growing Transactions team
• Exposure to transactions typically valued at £100m to £500m
• Involvement across the full transaction lifecycle
• A strong pipeline of UK transactions
• Direct exposure to experienced transaction professionals and senior leadership

You must have full working rights as sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you're interested in this role, apply now!