Finance Junior Johannesburg

Overview

An independent renewable energy power producer is seeking an ambitious Business Development Finance Analyst / Junior Transactor to join their high-performing team. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about renewable energy and eager to grow into a full project finance, corporate finance, and M&A transactor role.

The successful candidate will be working on live renewable energy transactions across Southern Africa, gaining exposure to both utility-scale and corporate power projects. You will work closely with senior executives on financing, structuring, and closing deals — with strong mentorship and a clear career development path.

Responsibilities

• Own and update financial models, refining scenarios and interpreting term sheets (specialist support available for complex builds).
• Support transaction structuring, debt processes with banks, and engagement with advisors.
• Assist on due diligence and condition precedent calls across legal, financial, technical, and tax aspects.
• Prepare and manage data rooms, investment committee submissions, project teasers, and information memoranda.
• Contribute to active wind, solar, and C&I deals in Southern Africa.
• Support renewable energy tender submissions with a focus on financial sections.
• Conduct market analysis, credit reviews of corporate power purchasers, and demand curve modelling.
• Assist senior executives on commercial negotiations and business strategy.
• Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Hands-on exposure to live project and corporate finance transactions.
• Mentorship from senior executives with extensive experience in renewable energy.
• Clear growth trajectory to becoming a full transactor.
• Competitive salary with uncapped performance-based bonus potential.
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Occasional travel opportunities, primarily within South Africa.

Qualifications

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