Project Finance Analyst

Title: Analyst – Project Finance and M&A

Location: Hamburg, Germany

About the Role

As an Analyst on the project finance & M&A deal team, you will be right in the middle of all the action. You will be working on impactful transactions and will be accountable for the smooth execution of advisory missions relating to financial structuring, raising required debt or leading M&A equity finance transactions. This is the ideal job for you to apply your analytical skills and curiosity for out-of-the-box solutions.

You will be joining a growing Hamburg-based team of around 15 and work in close collaboration with colleagues in Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe on our projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supporting the project manager in defining and implementing the adequate financial structure
• Creating, updating or reviewing financial models and cash flow valuations for renewable energy projects
• Organising and reviewing the due diligence work prepared by other advisors
• Performing general market intelligence on sectors of interest to the company
• Contributing to business development
• Participating actively in an entrepreneurial, international and dynamic team focused on making projects happen and adding real value to our clients

Experience and Requirements

• Master’s or similar degree in finance or engineering from an internationally renowned institution.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in project finance and/or M&A within the energy transition sector is preferable. Experience in other financial sectors will be considered.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to learn quickly
• A strong understanding and mastering of financial concepts and products
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Thoroughness and organisation
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to take initiatives and responsibility for allocated tasks
• The willingness to travel abroad
• An additional language (French, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese or Japanese) would be a great plus.