Manager, Investment & Valuation

RWE Renewables America, LLC is seeking a Manager, Investment & Valuation in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading investment decision processes, preparing financial valuations, and managing stakeholder engagement within the renewable energy sector. Candidates should have at least 8 years of finance experience, proficiency in valuation methodologies, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $120,300 - $180,400 and includes various benefits.
The Manager, Investment & Valuation will be a key member of our Investment & Valuation (I&V) team, bringing renewable energy projects forward for investment decisions at RWE Clean Energy LLC. Our I&V team enables value-added growth by providing analysis and critical advice to our colleagues in the business while ensuring strong governance

around investment decisions. The Investments Manager will work closely both with our I&V team and with colleagues from the whole Finance community and broader Renewables business. Our team environment is high-energy. We value diversity, good relationships, personal growth, inclusive debate and individual empowerment.

Responsibilities:
• Support the strong growth ambitions of our Renewables business (solar, onshore wind, energy storage, and hydrogen) in the Americas
• Lead investment decision processes, derive investment recommendations and prepare and deliver presentations for RWE Clean Energy Leadership Team and RWE Board consideration
• Prepare or lead the preparation of financial valuations
• Evaluate assumptions, risks & opportunities to investment decisions; identify key value drivers; challenge and discuss with relevant subject-matter experts
• Manage stakeholders within the investment decision process, including top management
• Coordinate and perform diligence on investment opportunities
• Identify and implement improvements to the investment process and valuation approach, including the use of digital solutions
• Support other members of the I&V team and contribute to our strong team spirit

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance roles required
• Proficiency in valuation methodologies (especially DCF) and in financial modeling (Excel) required
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable with senior management interaction required
• Demonstrated skills in project and stakeholder management required
• Renewable energy or M&A experience, including due diligence experience, strongly preferred
• Experience working in complex organizations, where cross-functional participation and decision processes apply, preferred
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or similar university degree required
• Either MBA or advanced degree with a focus on Finance or Economics or a Finance-related professional designation (e.g. CFA, CPA, PMI), strongly preferred

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $120,300 - $180,400 . The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we're making all that energy green. This decade alone we're investing 50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 - ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 - with some of the world's largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We're also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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