Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

About the role

The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team at AES Corporation oversees the company's growth through various transactions. This role involves leading analysis of M&A transactions, managing such transactions, and performing other quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead several work streams for live transactions, including development of the financial model, creation of the confidential information memorandum (for divestitures/partnerships), coordination of the Q&A process, management of external consultants, and negotiation of parts of the transaction documentation
• Design, build, and use financial and valuation models, including DCF and earnings models, to assess individual projects and AES as a whole
• Analyze potential transactions and investments under the direction of transaction leaders, including strategic and financial impacts and risks
• Manage an associate or other junior team member on internal projects, as requested by management
• Coordinate the gathering, validation, synthesis and interpretation of data from confidential and public sources to assist in analysis
• Develop a deep understanding of AES corporate and business structure, financials, valuation, credit ratings, strategy, capital costs, and tax position for use in transaction assessments
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Interact with other AES groups and AES businesses in a professional manner to collect information and documents, validate analyses, and facilitate internal and external due diligence
• Coverage of interaction with external parties and advisors
• Support internal processes for transaction assessment/approval, including Investment Committee memos and presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an analytical discipline
• MBA or other relevant Master's Degree highly preferred
• 5+ years of work experience
• Demonstrated analytical experience and intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate complex matters in a convincing manner to diverse stakeholders
• Excel financial modeling skills and proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Detailed understanding of financial statement mechanics and business valuation theory
• Proficient in use of financial research tools, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Thomson One

Skills

• Understanding of AES corporate and business structure, financials, valuation, credit ratings, strategy, capital costs, and tax position
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports
• Experience in interacting with external parties and advisors
• Experience in supporting internal processes for transaction assessment/approval

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Company Information

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.