M&A + Strategy Associate (Renewable Energy)

TL;DR

M&A + Strategy Associate (Renewable Energy): Owning end-to-end acquisitions and driving strategic projects to expand the business into new markets and business lines with an accent on financial modeling and valuation. Focus on sourcing targets, executing diligence, and translating strategic problems into actionable leadership recommendations.

Location: London, United Kingdom (On-site, with possibility of hybrid)

Company

Renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy through an integrated approach from project development to real-time power trading.

What you will do

• Own the full acquisition lifecycle from sourcing and screening to valuation, diligence, and closing.
• Define market entry strategies and identify new business lines to build or buy to drive company growth.
• Develop complex financial models and investment cases to support critical leadership decisions.
• Manage workstreams, advisors, and data rooms to ensure efficient deal execution and integration.
• Execute high-visibility special projects on short notice, providing answers and execution for the leadership team.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in M&A, Private Equity, VC, or corporate development.
• Expert-level financial modeling, valuation, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments to drive specific outcomes.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to communicate strategic cases to leadership.
• Relentless attention to detail and high operational speed from strategy to implementation.
• Strong quantitative or STEM academic background.

Nice to have

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or renewables sectors.
• Track record of leading acquisitions from origination through close.
• Exposure to new-market entry or new business line build-out.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity sign-on bonus.
• Bi-annual bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed tech and paid annual leave.
• Breakfast and dinner allowances for office-based employees.
• High autonomy and ownership within a fast-growing, well-funded team solving global energy problems.