ContourGlobal develops, acquires, and operates power generation facilities. We are an international high-growth company, founded in 2005, that has grown exponentially to own and operate a fleet of over 6,000 MW of renewable and thermal assets, located in 20 countries across 4 continents. Wherever we operate, we are committed to the highest standards of health and safety, environmental,
social responsibility, and our people’s well-being. Our longstanding ESG pledge includes becoming net-zero carbon by 2050.
The acquisition of ContourGlobal by the US private-equity fund KKR will enable us greatly to further expand our portfolio, increase investment in the energy transition, and take advantage of new opportunities in our core markets.
Our multinational, integrated team of almost 1500 people prides itself on our culture and values, and
welcomes entrepreneurial, innovative, ambitious, and collaborative professionals to come join us.
The Associate Development Acquisitions will support North America’s solar and battery storage project financing activities and will be a critical member of deal teams, with the position’s primary focus being accountable for the financial modeling of our transactions, managing transaction due diligence and iterating directly with Company leaderships in the quest for creative, strategic solutions to maximize project profitability.
The Associate Development Acquisitions will interface directly with top management with great visibility and impact on the business.
- Develop, manage, and optimize financial models for solar and storage projects to assess their economic merits and risks.
- Analyze investment opportunities, both M&A and greenfield, incorporating key value drivers and tax equity structures to maximize profitability.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and coordinate cross-functional meetings to maintain project timelines and evaluate key risks.
- Present findings and create materials for key stakeholders, including internal leadership and external advisors.
- Identify and implement process improvements and deliver training to enhance organizational understanding of project economics.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including project developers, engineers, and internal departments (e.g., project management, structured finance, asset management), to develop and refine project assumptions and economic models.
- Work with subject matter experts to address tax, accounting, financing, structuring, and legal considerations in project finance.
- Commit to CG values as expressed in the Essential Information. Model the values in any interaction internally and externally.
- Put Health and Safety First
- Embrace Timely Transparency
- Model the 3Cs – Communication, Collaboration and Coordination
- Embrace Failure analysis and continuous improvement including Five Whys
- Bachelor's degree (MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in solar and storage project finance, investment banking, or corporate M&A for Analyst level
- Strong financial modeling skills in Excel with demonstrable experience managing complex valuation models.
- Experience with tax equity structures and a solid understanding of the solar industry.
- Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- High level of initiative, accountability, and a desire to drive competitive financial structures in the solar and storage industry.
Travel Requirements
– up to 10%, depending on business needs.
Please include a sample deal sheet with your CV.
- «We» is our greatest asset
- We respect and protect the environment
- We are doers, committed to doing things right
- We act with integrity and transparency
- We think and act like entrepreneurs
You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.
- As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!
- We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
- Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
- We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.
- We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.
If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!