Analyst (Project finance and M&A) - London, United Kingdom

Green Giraffe Advisory is seeking an Analyst (Project Finance and M&A) in London. The role involves supporting financial structuring, preparing financial models, conducting market intelligence, and contributing to business development in a dynamic team focused on renewable energy projects. Candidates should have a master's degree in finance or engineering, 1-2 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position is full-time, permanent, and offers opportunities for travel.
As an Analyst on our project finance & M&A deal team, you will be right in the middle of all the action. You will be working on impactful transactions and will be accountable for the smooth execution of advisory missions relating to financial structuring, raising required debt or leading M&A equity finance transactions. This is the ideal job for you to apply your analytical skills and curiosity for out-of-the-box solutions.

Why join the London Green Giraffe team?

You will be joining a growing London-based team of around 12 (“giraffes”) and work in close collaboration with fellow giraffes in Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe on our projects.

The scope of this role will include:
• Supporting the project manager in defining and implementing the adequate financial structure
• Preparing, updating or reviewing financial models and cash flow valuations for renewable energy projects
• Organising and reviewing the due diligence work prepared by other advisors
• Performing general market intelligence on sectors of interest to the company
• Contributing to the business development
• Participating actively in an entrepreneurial, international and dynamic team focused on making projects happen and adding real value to our clients

The candidate should have a master’s or similar degree in finance or engineering from an internationally renowned institution. The ideal candidate should at least have 1 to 2 years of experience in project finance and/or M&A within the energy transition sector.

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to learn quickly
• A strong understanding and mastering of financial concepts and products
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Thoroughness and organisation
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to take initiatives and responsibility for allocated tasks
• The willingness to travel abroad
• An additional language (French, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese or Japanese) would be a great plus

Package and application

This job is to be filled on a permanent contract basis and full-time. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a range of benefits, such as public transport coverage, pension options, lunch vouchers, and unlimited access to an e-learning platform.

The candidate can expect opportunities to travel to other offices and to participate in regular team building activities. Additionally, the candidate will be given the opportunity to grow and take responsibility in a dynamic renewables market environment.

If you’re interested in starting your life as a Giraffe, don’t wait and please submit your application here!

About Green Giraffe

If you are passionate about finance, keen to contribute actively to the energy transition, and want to work in a dynamic, international and fast paced environment in a team that thrives on delivering high quality results whilst having a collaborative and fun working atmosphere, you should definitely consider joining us and becoming a Giraffe!

Advancing the global energy transformation towards sustainable power systems requires a rapid scaling-up of the renewable energy ecosystem and a paradigm shift in investment patterns. Every day, over 150 giraffes spread out globally on five continents work together to provide tailor-made advisory services to their clients across the renewable energy value chain.

We bring value to our clients and the projects that we work on through the quality of work we deliver, our wide and in-depth knowledge of the markets, and our independent and honest advice. We believe in transparency and teamwork, in taking ownership and going the extra mile for our clients and make time to celebrate successes, milestones and personal achievements together.

As Green Giraffe grows, enters new markets, and paves the way ahead for the entire renewable energy business value chain, we are looking for people with an entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the norms and push the envelope of possibilities.