Associate, M&A

Onward Energy is seeking an experienced Associate to support the growth of our platform through acquisitions, financings, and development of utility scale renewables, gas, and battery storage projects. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models, preparing investment memos, coordinating due diligence amongst a cross functional team, and performing analytical analysis in support of new initiatives.

What You Will Do

Own the preparation and use of Excel based financial models for our utility scale power M&A and development activities. Analyze investment opportunities from a quantitative and qualitative perspective including valuation modeling (DCF), financial statement analysis, market/industry research, and competitive analysis.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The position offers a high-performance environment built on excellence, accountability, and intellectual rigor. Well-supported debate and respectful pushback are encouraged as part of our decision-making process, and we expect Associates to contribute thoughtful analysis, independent judgment, and well-reasoned recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Economics, or other rigorous quantitative disciplines (Experience may substitute for degree)
• Two (2)+ years of experience in investment banking, project finance, development, or asset management in power and utilities with a focus on financial analysis
• Excellent financial modeling skills, and strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Exceptional analytical capabilities, attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-organized, and audit-ready analysis under tight timelines
• Highly organized under strict deadlines; ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and track requirements, deliverables and timelines
• Familiarity with US power markets with eagerness to increase power market knowledge
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional collaborative team
• Experience with agentic AI tools and the ability to develop, adapt, and optimize AI-driven workflows is a plus
• Familiarity with tax equity financing structures is a plus

Benefits

• market competitive compensation
• health insurance
• life insurance
• retirement savings benefits