Investment Associate Italy

Working in Investment Team in Italy

The business area European Wind and Solar is responsible for development and ownership of wind and solar assets in Europe. The business area is also responsible for the project execution of large projects in Statkraft. We are now expanding in several European markets and need an Investment Associate to strengthen the Investment Team with a focus on Italy. The team is responsible for providing investment and commercial services to Asset Owners in aspects related to project development, acquisitions, valuations, partnerships and sell down processes. Members of the team are based in various offices around Europe i.e., Oslo, Amsterdam, Madrid, London, and Dusseldorf.

In this role you will work with experienced investment managers and provide support in the financial assessment of project opportunities and investments in the wind and solar sector. The primary focus of the role will be Italy however you will be expected to support other European markets, depending on the needs. You will work with our Investment Manager in Milan and will report to the Head of Investments and M&A Italy who is based in Amsterdam.

Your main activities and responsibilities will be:

• Defining the business case and setting up financial models, including various offtake alternatives
• Supporting the development team in modelling different project development scenarios (i.e., different revenue streams, PPAs, storage, layouts etc.)
• Analyzing, structuring, and preparing the documentation for the origination and execution of projects, pipelines, and M&A deals (both buy- and sell-side)
• Working closely with the project teams to ensure that all project related assumptions are correctly reflected in the model and business case
• Providing market-wide analyses to develop market intelligence
• Liaising with financial investors active in the renewable energy space
• Some travel may be required

About you

Who you are as a person is just as important as your qualifications.

• You are excited by the opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and have the desire to understand the different renewable technologies
• You are confident and easy going and can interact comfortably with colleagues and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• You are adaptable, curious and dare challenge and ask questions
• Cooperation and transparency are key values at Statkraft: you are communicative and can establish good relationships with colleagues and collaborate well within a team. At the same time, you can also work independently and complete tasks with little guidance and can come up with ideas or solutions
• You have a positive attitude and do not sit back
• You can prioritize and work on multiple projects at the same time
• You have a strong attention to details and are analytically rigorous

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, economics, or engineering
• Around 3 years of relevant working experience gained in a bank, an infrastructure investor, energy company, or a related advisory business
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, demonstrable modelling and valuation experience
• Experience of (renewable energy) M&A a plus
• Understanding of project economics and key value drivers and ability to think creatively to maximize project value
• Excellent written and spoken Italian and English. Additional languages a plus as they might enable working on projects in different countries more easily

What we offer:

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:  

• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth.  
• A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation 
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background 
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes 

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability. 

This job ad is addressed to all genders, pursuant to Italian laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Candidates belonging to Protected Categories, pursuant to law 68/99, will also be positively evaluated.