Portfolio Associate

Job description

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 many more people to help us make our vision a reality. Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £8 billion in renewable energy assets. We are committed to delivering best-in-class responsible investment activity, offering like-minded investors the means and products to invest their capital sustainably. It is our ambition to change the entire energy lifecycle and make every green electron matter, delivering the best outcomes for customers, investors, the environment and society, accelerating the transition to net zero. About the role: We are looking for a Portfolio Associate to join the OEGEN funds team, to support Octopus Renewables Infrastructure SCSp, a Luxembourg-based, a renewable energy and energy infrastructure open-ended unitised partnership with nearly £3bn of funds under management. The fund is expected to grow through new investor subscriptions, offering strong opportunity for development within the role. The role combines valuation, portfolio management and value creation. As part of the role you will be allocated a number of asset portfolios (typically on a country or technology basis) from the Sky fund for which you have responsibility for the quarterly valuation process, identifying opportunities to enhance long term asset value and work alongside the country P&L leads to support short term performance and decision making. This includes analysing operational performance, new revenue contracts, financing structures, asset life extensions and other initiatives that maximise long-term investor returns. In addition you will support portfolio performance and strategic decisions at the fund level, including, but not limited to, debt strategies and the impact of acquisitions and disposals on fund metrics. This is a hands-on portfolio management role with valuation at its core. The successful candidate will be expected to update, operate, improve and own valuation models directly, not simply review outputs prepared by others and take an active role in th…