Associate, M&A and Business Development

About the role

Join us in this role where you'll support M&A and business development activities across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy opportunities. You'll work on complex transactions, build financial and valuation models, manage diligence workstreams, and provide commercial insights that help drive investment decisions and accelerate Ørsted's growth ambitions across the Americas.

You'll be part of the M&A & Business Development team where you, together with your colleagues, will identify, assess, and execute investment opportunities across wind, solar, storage, and emerging technologies. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Development, Origination, Finance, Legal, Tax, Trading, and Commercial Structuring while gaining exposure to every stage of the transaction lifecycle.

As a team, we're ambitious, collaborative, and commercially driven. We challenge ideas, support each other's development, and work together to create value through thoughtful analysis and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate M&A and business development opportunities across renewable energy markets
• Build and maintain valuation and financial models to support investment and commercial decisions
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
• Develop commercial analyses and recommendations that optimize project economics and risk profiles
• Support the pricing, structuring, and risk assessment of revenue contracts and commercial agreements
• Participate directly in the execution and closing of M&A and business development transactions

Requirements

• Experience within investment banking, corporate finance, M&A, business development, renewable energy, or a similar commercial environment
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills and enjoy solving complex commercial problems
• Understand the key drivers of value in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based investments
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate analysis into clear recommendations
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Hold a degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

If you think you can bring something to the team, even with transferable skills that don't fully match all the points, we still encourage you to apply.

About Ørsted

Ørsted is a growing green energy major and a global leader in climate action. With us, you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You'll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $98,000.00 to USD $125,000.00. Our salary ranges are based on position level and reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S geographic markets. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our total rewards package may include discretionary short-term and long-term incentive opportunities based on your pay band and performance. These may be changed or suspended based on the sole discretion of the company.

Benefits

For this position, eligible employees receive:

• Fully paid premium for family insurance coverage for health, life, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 18 weeks (or an hourly equivalent) of parental leave with an additional short-term disability benefit of 6-8 weeks (or an hourly equivalent) for the birthing parent
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match
• Commuting benefits
• 7 paid sick days per year
• 20 paid time-off days
• 13 annual paid holidays
• 16 hours of volunteer time-off
• Monthly book benefit from Amazon of up to USD 25