Associate, M&A

About the role

We are seeking an Associate to join the Mergers and Acquisitions team. The new hire will be a critical member of deal teams, with primary responsibilities for transaction financial modeling, overseeing due diligence workstreams and coordinating cross-functionally with subject matter experts and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial modeling and valuation analyses for M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Preparing presentation materials for new opportunities to effectively communicate investment thesis, key value drivers, sensitivity analyses and market dynamics
• Maintain databases related to deal pipeline and market research
• Work cross-functionally across the company’s subject matter experts, including but not limited to Development team, Structured Finance team and Legal team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (MBA or other relevant graduate degrees welcome)
• Minimum of 2-4 years of finance experience required, ideally in the renewable energy industry (investment banking, principal investing and/or corporate M&A experience is strongly preferred; experience or familiarity with project debt and tax equity structures is a plus)
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well with multiple teams across functions and offices throughout the US
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Unimpeachable ethics & integrity
• Desire to contribute professionally and personally to a dynamic and motivated team environment
• Organized, diligent, and able to track/manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis

Qualifications

Successful completion of an Excel-based modeling test will be required.

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days
• 11 observed holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

Pay

The salary range for the position is $120,000-$145,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Schedule

The exact title will be commensurate with experience and the location for this role is open to Cypress Creek offices in NYC, San Francisco, Santa Monica or DC, where colleagues work on a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule (i.e. typically in-office 3 days a week).