Clean Energy Investment Manager

Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Overview of the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the origination, analysis, and execution of clean energy investments across Europe.

Key responsibilities: 

Modelling and investment proposals

• Produce, develop, and review of cash flow based financial models for renewable energy generation projects / assets / platforms valuation
• Understand and optimise the project contractual structures
• Define, document, and monitor all project assumptions
• Understand and analyse project SPV financial statements
• Analyse and interpret results from the financial model, run sensitivities to help with the assessment of the investment case
• Draft investment proposals and investment committee presentations with support and input from Investment Directors
• Support in training Analysts and Associates on developing financial modelling and valuation skills

Transaction support

• Support origination activities with renewable project developers in EU 27 economies and the UK
• Drive and assist in the execution of deals (acquisitions, exits, project financing, divestments)
• Drive due diligence workstreams and project manage transactions and coordinate work products from external advisors (developers / EPC contractors, lawyers, technical advisors, financing providers, etc.) including preparation where applicable of marketing materials
• Develop proprietary pipeline of potential transactions based on a network of contacts, with autonomy from, but transparency to the team

Portfolio management and Value creation

• Sit or support portfolio company boards, monitor KPIs, budgets and strategic plans
• Drive value creation initiatives: growth strategy, M&A, operational improvements, capital structure optimization
• Track ESG/ impacts metrics relevant to energy transition

Market monitoring

• Support in liaising with renewable energy and clean tech organisations
• Conduct research on selected sectors, countries or market segments to identify potential investment opportunities
• Follow regulatory development in the renewable energy sectors (regulatory framework, tariffs, EU targets, etc.

Fund Level Support

• From time to time the role will entail offering support to other teams with Fund level activities.  Such activities may include:
• Production of marketing materials for fund raising campaigns
• Compilation of VDD materials for prospective LPs
• Miscellaneous additional activities associated with business development
• Contribute to fund level reporting, LP communications and valuation processes

Qualifications & Experience Required

Candidates must be competent to build and operate detailed financial models; manage legal, technical, regulatory and commercial due diligence workstreams with appropriate understanding; have significant understanding of the political and environmental relevance of the energy and power sectors.  Prior transaction experience, from working in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, or private equity experience is required.

• Min. 7 years relevant working experience
• Equity investment experience essential – with demonstrable track record which may come from experience at an investment management firm, investment bank or M&A advisory house, an energy company / utility / IPP, or consultancy
• Significant financial modelling expertise is essential and required
• Experience with platform strategies in energy transition sectors
• Corporate finance or project finance transaction experience (from origination to execution)
• Relevant experience and knowledge of power/energy industry required
• Fluent English required with additional European languages preferred
• International deal experience
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• Demonstrable network of contacts among the universe of project sponsors
• A strong academic background appropriate to the role, however a variety of backgrounds are welcome from: finance, engineering, accounting, legal, or the STEM fields.

Competencies Required

• Excellent communication and written skills
• A strategic approach, sound business judgment and a strong entrepreneurial mind-set is required

Additional Information

This role requires no regulatory designation.

Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.  

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Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Accessibility Support

TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 

If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team: 

Phone: (800) 842-2755

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