Financial Analyst (Mergers & Acquistion)

Sustainability Economics.ai is seeking a Financial Analyst (Mergers & Acquisitions) in Bengaluru, India. The role involves designing and implementing financial frameworks for sustainable infrastructure projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and preparing compliance documentation. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or related fields, preferably with certifications like MBA or CFA, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of fundraising instruments are essential.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Onsite)

About the Company:

Sustainability Economics is a global start-up targeting the markets of US, Japan, EU, UK, Canada and Singapore. As a pioneer, our focus is on the Lifecycle Management of E2E Net-Zero transitions while leveraging our automation-first approach. We offer our collaborative services at an international level and counsel our clients on transition solutions and decarbonisation strategies. With our team of professionals who have extensive domain and technical knowledge, we are committed to making long-term efforts to fulfil this vision through our technical innovation, client services, expertise, and capability expansion.

Role Summary:

As a Financial Analyst, you will support the design, structuring, and implementation of capital instruments and financial frameworks—ranging from early-stage equity to senior debt—for the development and expansion of sustainable infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with legal, product, and industry stakeholders to deliver compliant, efficient, and scalable financing solutions.

Key Tasks & Accountability:
• Assist in structuring capital instruments (equity, debt, hybrid) for sustainability-focused projects.
• Map out workflows across fundraising stages—onboarding, due diligence, syndication, disbursement, and exit.
• Help prepare compliance-ready documentation and financial models for project structures (e.g., PPAs, EPC contracts).
• Collaborate with investors, developers, and legal teams to support deal execution and financial closures.
• Analyze and compare risk-return profiles of various instruments (e.g., green bonds, yieldcos, InvIT).
• Track and apply relevant regulatory frameworks for infrastructure finance.
• Research benchmarks for capital structures and costs across similar transactions.
• Contribute to development of internal tools like cap tables and repayment logic.

Education and Experience:

Domain expertise and qualifications include, but are not limited to:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field from a recognized institution
• Professional certifications like MBA, CFA, or CA are strongly preferred, reflecting a solid foundation in financial analysis, structuring, and regulatory understanding
• 1–3 years of experience in infrastructure finance, investment banking, project finance, or cleantech/private equity
• Academic grounding in areas such as corporate finance, project finance, capital markets, or sustainable investing is highly valued
• Exposure to courses or projects related to infrastructure finance, renewable energy, or ESG investing is a plus

Skills:
• Hands-on experience in structuring capital for sustainability sectors such as renewable energy projects, data centers, or other infrastructure assets
• Strong understanding of fundraising instruments including project equity, mezzanine finance, green bonds, venture debt, and asset-backed securities
• Proficiency in financial modeling and deal documentation
• Familiarity with financial and infrastructure sector-specific regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, along with strong analytical skills and comfort working with financial and operational data sets

Personal Attributes:
• Passion for climate finance, data infrastructure, and capital markets.
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Interest in building financial tools and automation from the ground up.

Benefits at Sustainability Economics:
• A flat hierarchy.
• ESOPs.
• Group Medical Coverage.
• 30 days of Leave.
• A gender-neutral parental, marriage, and compassionate leave policy.

And above all, if you have a passion to work, join us in our pursuit for sustainability!