Investor Associate - IPP Renewable Energy

Climate17 is proud to partner with a specialist renewable energy developer, supporting utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects across markets including CAISO, MISO, PJM, and SPP. Our client is seeking a talented finance professional to join their growing team as an Investor Associate IPP – Renewable Energy, playing a key role in supporting live transactions and building relationships with investors to accelerate project success.

• Position: Investor Associate IPP – Renewable Energy
• Location: Remote

Your Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on live deals in renewable energy, supporting sell-side M&A, valuations, strategic financial analysis, and investor engagement. You will collaborate with finance, legal, and external advisors while also helping to prepare teasers, canvass investors, and contribute to relationship management—providing insights and execution support that directly contribute to the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed budgets for project financing and M&A
• Conduct valuation and sensitivity analyses to inform decision-making
• Prepare teasers, pitch decks, and investor materials to support capital raising
• Contribute to canvassing efforts and outreach to prospective investors
• Support due diligence, documentation review, and coordination with external advisors
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on investor-facing initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 1–4 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, tax equity investing, or infrastructure finance
• Prior IPP experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting live transactions and deal execution
• Strong financial modeling skills with knowledge of project finance structures
• Exposure to investor relations, fundraising, or capital markets activities preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.