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Investment Associate, Milan

Evolve Energy

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Accounting & Finance

Milan, Italy

Posted on Friday, March 10, 2023

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Octopus Energy Group has gone from a tiny startup supplier to a global leader. Since just 2016 we've become a global energy tech company launched in the UK and we're now made of 10 businesses, in 13 countries around the world, with over 5 million customers, with 25 million contracted accounts for our entech platform, Kraken. Through that relentless growth we still put customers at the heart of everything we do.

That's how we've got five stars on TrustPilot based on over 100,000 customer reviews and why consumer champions “Which?” have named us a Recommended Provider for the last five years in a row. We've also reached 4.8 on our Italian Trustpilot.

We're fighting to make energy fairer, more affordable, greener and more accessible for all.

As part of the wider Octopus Energy group, Octopus Energy Generation sources, invests in and actively manages a range of utility scale renewable energy assets. We are looking to expand our team as we continue to scale our investments base of c£6bn.

Since entering the renewables market in 2010, Octopus Energy Generation has grown to become the largest investor of solar power in Europe and a leading investor in onshore wind. We currently manage an increasingly global portfolio of renewable energy assets. The operational portfolio includes over 250 energy generating companies, delivering revenue in excess of £250m pa.

Having originated, invested and managed assets in the renewable energy sector for over a decade, our energy investment and asset management team of c.90 professionals is one of the largest and most experienced in Europe. The team is structured for scale and long-term ownership of energy assets. The investment team is headquartered in London with subsidiary teams/offices in EU, America and Asia.

We strongly encourage applications from a variety of candidates - we believe that different experiences result in increased ideas, collaboration and success. The first stage of the process will include a run through of our company culture, as well as a conversation around what is important for you in your next role.

What you'll do

Join an expanding global multinational and multi location team as we accelerate and expand our pace of new investments
Work closely with other collegiate team members
Assist and help build origination streams
Assist in evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities across solar, wind and other renewable technologies - project evaluation, project management, relationship management, internal management, negotiation, due diligence
Contribute to and/or own specific investment strategies
Contribute to strengthen the link between the global investment expertise and the local Country opportunities and objectives.

What you'll need

Be a team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, engaging with colleagues at all levels of seniority
Some transaction experience preferably in Renewables / Infrastructure / Energy sector from working at a fund manager, investment bank, project finance lender, industrial or in transactions advisory
Analytical and Excel financial modelling skills - there will be a financial modelling test in the process
Prior equity lead experience is a plus, however we are open-minded to find the right candidate with the aptitude and intention and transferable skills
Fluency in Italian and English
Understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax skills and an ability to read financial statements confidently
Commercial mindset; able to own investment decision making and understand the impact on potential investments
An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and impact, and build workable risk mitigation strategies
A self-starter attitude with tenacity, initiative and a willingness to commit to deliver the required results
An ability to focus on the ultimate customer (the investors who trust us with their money) in all aspects of the role
An innovator mindset to contribute the origination of new opportunities that can prove the investment integrated model with Tech and Retail businesses
The flexibility to spend time in the London office regularly

Why else you'll love it here

Octopus Energy is a unique culture - An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about!
Flexible working environment - genuine work life balance here, we treat you as a human, and do our best to make work and life merge smoothly together
Relaxation - we don’t count your holidays here, we work hard, and so we know you need to play hard as well (within reason of course)
Equity Options Scheme - you own your own part of the business, share options in the whole Octopus Energy Group so we all work together towards success
Office culture - have a certain tech requirement? We’ll do our best to get it. Weekly on a Friday we all get together (this happens virtually too) for company updates and drinks - we call it Family Dinner
Your development is important - we support and help with development including internal and external courses, learning, study support etc, all bespoke to you

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.