Title:                            Junior Analyst, Fund Management

Reporting Line:                       Fund Management

Employment Category:            Full-time

Location:                      Hybrid working: 2-4 days office (London)

Company: NextEnergy Capital

THE ROLE

NextEnergy Capital Group is an FCA regulated Firm comprising of Investment Management, Asset Management and Development divisions, and this role will work within the Investment Management division. The remit of this position is very wide and covers multiple aspects of Fund Management for our funds: NextEnergy Solar Fund (‘NESF’) – a fund listed on the London Stock Exchange; NextPower III – a private equity solar fund investing globally; NextPower UK - a private equity solar fund investing in UK subsidy-free assets.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a broad depth of knowledge in the solar energy space. This opportunity engages virtually all aspects of Investment Management and Asset Management – it’s a broad finance role with extensive exposure.

 

This is a great opportunity to join a lively, challenging and international organization in the high growth industry. You will join as a Junior Investment Fund Intern and report into the Investment Fund Analyst and Head of Fund Management.

 

The role offers the opportunity to grow your skill set between Fund Management, Investor Relations, Project Valuation, Debt Markets and provide support to additional learning (such as Financial Modelling and CFA qualification). You will be given as much responsibility as you can handle. NextEnergy Capital is looking to grow its AUM rapidly in the next couple of years and will provide a fast paced, fun and progressive place in which to grow.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

You will manage many diverse tasks across all current and future funds, including:

 

• Liaise with M&A and Debt teams to maintain liquidity forecasting models
• Helping deliver annual and semi-annual reports and quarterly results presentations for all funds
• Undertake competitor analysis, monitor solar sector market developments and decipher macro-economic/regulatory trends impacting the solar industry
• Complete other projects as required for Fund Management, Investor Relations, M&A and Debt teams

 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

 

• Proficiency with MS-Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Team player – your individual performance and the success of those around you is crucial to achieve our goals
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience ideally related to infrastructure, energy or finance within an investment bank, corporate, advisory or investment fund would be highly valuable
• MSc degree or equivalent –finance, economics or STEM
• The right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to recruitment@nextenergycapital.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. The closing date for applications is 17th June 2022.

 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.