About the job

IOWN Renewable Energy, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Commercial Analysis to leverage your skills in financial modelling, market analysis, risk assessment, and project valuation! You'll evaluate investment opportunities, gather and analyze data from diverse sources, and collaborate with finance, legal, and project development teams to align business strategies. The candidate will work for a rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in San Diego which seeks an associate to advance greenfield project development and M&A. The candidate will directly impact key decisions and participate in an open and collaborative company culture. The candidate will gain exposure to utility scale projects across various technologies (PV, Wind, BESS, hybrid, and emerging technologies) at various stages of project lifecycle (early, mid, and late-stage M&A and greenfield development), in various geographies across the continental US. The candidate's contribution is vital in enhancing the financial and strategic dimensions of renewable energy projects to maximize IOWN's economic success.

Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• proactively in modeling tasks, providing support across various modeling activities conducted regularly.
• market research proficiently, adept at gathering and interpreting data from various sources to inform decision-making processes.
• in-depth research and analysis, and subsequently synthesizing complex data into comprehensive reports aimed at facilitating strategic decision-making processes.
• with other internal and external teams and colleagues in the development, construction, and asset management of projects.
• and present findings of analyses to key stakeholders and decision makers.
• in regular team meetings over phone, video conference or in person.
• incident and injury free workplace through strict adherence to health and safety.
• duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

A minimum of bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.

• advanced proficiency in Excel software to facilitate effective data analysis and modeling tasks.
• with Python, Matlab, and/or Tableau preferred (training platforms and crash courses are available for skill enhancement.)
• a foundational understanding of finance and accounting terminology to facilitate clear communication and collaboration.
• industry interest or experience in renewable energy, though prior sector experience may not be obligatory.
• proficiently conducting market research, skilled at gathering and interpreting data from a variety of sources to inform decision-making processes.
• in research and reporting capabilities, synthesizing complex information into comprehensive reports for strategic insights and decision-making.
• with a high level of initiative and accountability.
• Skills: Demonstrate effective teamwork alongside company management, coworkers, and employees. Utilize tact and diplomacy in interactions with company personnel, clients, customers, and regulatory agencies. Recognize the importance of cultivating healthy relationships to accomplish team objectives.
• Proficiency: Maintain open and consistent communication with company manager, coworkers, and employees.
• written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• driver's license and ability to travel extensively is required. Maintain legally required insurance.
• computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs.

About Us:

IOWN Renewable Energy Inc. is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is to expertly develop and manage utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar PV, and energy storage).

IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012, and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.

We strive to be the front-runner in the development and sales of top-tier renewable energy assets., To achieve this, we place a high value on building a cohesive team that values execution. To be in control. To own it.

What IOWN Offers You

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits Offered: PTO and paid holidays, comprehensive medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company reimbursed cell phone, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and performance bonus structure.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
• Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
• A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
• Freedom to take charge of your own assignments.
• Opportunity to build a team.

IOWN won the Best Energy Workplaces Award 2021, based on our proven efforts in providing health and wellness programs, professional development programs, family-friendly policies, flexible work options, diversity, and community engagement.

IOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. For an industry that is one of the least gender-diverse sectors, IOWN is doing its best to close the gender gap, and despite the small size of 35 employees, IOWN represents over six different nationalities amongst its team.