Analyst, Underwriting

Job Description:

Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.  Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Reporting to the Manager of Underwriting, the analyst will join a team of high performing and collaborative professionals, working closely together on the development and execution of Deriva's growth strategies in the U.S. The analyst will also support key initiatives related to capital deployment through both greenfield project development and M&A transactions.

The analyst will focus on supporting senior members of the team to evaluate renewable power investment opportunities, new growth initiatives, and capital recycling initiatives. Our strategy is to leverage Deriva's competitive advantages, including geographical scale, local presence, access to large-scale capital and our operations-oriented approach, to acquire high-quality assets on a value basis. This position would be suitable for candidates who thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasizes employee leadership and accountability for delivering results.

This position is located at Deriva Energy’s Headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.

Responsibilities

• Participate in transaction execution, which includes due diligence of potential investments, identifying key investment merits and risks, meeting with management, reviewing transaction documentation, and working in conjunction with third-party consultants as required

• Conduct valuations of assets and companies in the renewable power space using various methods such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuations

• Build detailed financial models, incorporating tax equity and non-recourse debt, used in the evaluation of potential transactions and to support transaction execution

• Coordinate with cross functional teams to contribute to the due diligence process and liaise with external stakeholders in evaluation of investment and greenfield development opportunities

• Provide greenfield development analytical support through collaboration with development lead, engineering, operations, power marketing, risk, project finance and other groups to advance project development, PPA contracting and support internal project approval process

• Provide M&A analytical support through financial, technical, and contracts due diligence and project valuation and financial structuring, to evaluate potential project acquisitions, submit purchase offers, negotiate purchase agreements and close on acquisitions

• Perform industry research and evaluate new market segments and potential opportunities

• Create presentation materials and present to C-Suite executives, senior management, and investment committees in a concise and comprehensive manner

• Conduct special projects as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such: as finance, business, economics, accounting, or engineering

• In addition to a bachelor’s degree, two (2) years or more of relevant work experience, preferably in renewable power, infrastructure, private equity, investment banking, project finance, transaction services, FP&A, or a valuations function

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, HS/GED AND six (6) years or more of relevant experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting research and due diligence, evaluating transaction opportunities, performing financial and valuation analysis, and producing investment materials for senior management

• Proven experience in detailed financial modeling in Excel including valuation and financing of investment opportunities

• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools

• Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a collaborative, dynamic, and team-oriented culture

Working Conditions

• This position is located in Charlotte, NC

• Employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location

• This is an in office position with hybrid flexibility (4 days in office required)

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.