Associate, M&A

Company Overview
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC (Treaty Oak) is a clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects in targeted US energy markets. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid benefiting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come. Treaty Oak is a wholly-owned portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), pairing Treaty Oak’s renewables development expertise with Macquarie’s capital backing.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Treaty Oak’s portfolio consists of 15 GW+ of in development and in construction utility scale renewable projects across the United States. Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing and commercializing 9 GW+ of utility-scale power projects and a collective 100+ years’ experience across critical competencies, including power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate.

The Role

Treaty Oak is seeking an Associate, M&A to support in the evaluation of acquisitions, divestitures and strategic corporate development initiatives. The Associate will coordinate day-to-day management of due diligence processes and assist in the execution of key workstreams across the Company’s existing and prospective pipeline of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate, Finance and M&A.

For this high-growth opportunity with exposure to significant deal flow and access to key decision makers, a successful candidate will have 2 – 3 years of experience in an analytical or transactional role at a top-tier investment bank, private equity firm or independent power producer. The candidate should demonstrate experience in M&A due diligence processes, financial modeling and developing high-quality presentation materials. Experience within the renewable energy, power or utility sectors is preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the evaluation and execution of project acquisition and divestiture opportunities, as well as other corporate development initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for senior leadership, including quarterly company confidential information memorandum (CIM) updates, M&A opportunity screening materials, and investment committee presentations
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence workstreams for potential acquisition and divestiture opportunities
• Support in tracking Treaty Oak’s prospective M&A opportunities and maintaining up-to-date information on the Company’s transaction pipeline

Education and Qualifications

• BS/MS in Finance or quantitative degree
• Highly proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Minimum 2 years of experience in transactional role (preferably in renewable energy or finance) with demonstrated track record of analytical capabilities
• Highly resourceful and able to work in an entrepreneurial environment
• Comfort working on a cross-functional team in a dynamic, fast-moving, and high-stakes work environment
• Comfort working in a transaction-based environment with tight deadlines dictated by deal flow
• Driven and hard-working individual with a sense of ownership over their own work product
• Ability to work in-person from Treaty Oak’s Austin, Texas headquarters at least four days per week

Our Values

These five fundamentals guide how we achieve value:

• Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do.
• Collaboration: We know that we are better together.
• Ambition: We embrace challenge and excellence.
• Adaptability: We find solutions and never quit.
• Safety: We effectively identify and manage risk.

Employee Benefits

• The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
• We offer competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, cell-phone stipend, 401K and a fully benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, and Life Insurance.

Treaty Oak is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Treaty Oak operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.