Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate - M&A Group

About the role

As an Analyst within Scout's M&A Group, you will support the origination, evaluation, negotiation, and closing of acquisitions of utility‑scale wind, solar, and storage projects to supplement Scout's ambitious deployment targets. The role is based in Boulder, CO, with relocation considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the origination, evaluation, negotiation, and closing of acquisitions of utility‑scale wind, solar, and storage projects.
• Evaluate prospective development teams and projects on quantitative and qualitative bases.
• Support the due diligence process and valuations for acquisitions and potential sales.
• Manage the data room.
• Conduct key analyses independently.
• Coordinate third‑party review where appropriate.
• Develop and run financial models.
• Analyze development platforms from time to time.
• Strategically engage the Development team to enable focus on greenfield and mid‑to‑late‑stage development while providing critical due‑diligence insights.
• Own the financial modeling workstream: validate inputs, collaborate across Scout teams, analyze modeling results.
• Support the development and negotiation of term sheets and board materials.
• Integrate feedback from Scout team members into your project approach.
• Implement long‑term company strategy and initiatives related to wind and solar development.
• Build understanding of market and industry fundamentals to support project identification and negotiation.
• Mine ISO/RTO queues for potential targets.
• Research market changes to identify high‑potential opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and board papers as directed.
• Collaborate extensively with team members across the company as Scout grows through organic and strategic acquisition.
• Receive formal and on‑the‑job training (entry‑level position).
• Support the M&A team during deal negotiation of commercial structures, finance, and close.
• Conduct research to support project identification and negotiation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor