Analyst – Energy Latin American & Caribbean

Your role

The Analyst will monitor the progress and performance of renewable energy projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. They will research country and market trends, conduct financial analysis, and support client relationships. Also, there can be limited support on new transactions, primarily for existing clients. This role as an Analyst demands a keen interest in building financial analytical skills and understanding risks. It also requires knowledge of financial markets, awareness of economic trends, and strong communication and writing skills.

 Specific tasks include:

• Analyse existing clients' operational and financial reports and data, such as financial performance and compliance with covenants.
• Write reports and handle internal processes to monitor existing clients' performance through annual reviews, change requests, and waivers.).
• Prepared market and financial analyses of clients, sectors, and countries.
• Support the Portfolio officers in the team in managing relationships with these clients on an operational working level.
• Participating in client visits when required.
• Supporting the business development team in approving repeat transactions with existing clients.
• Collaboration with teams: Works closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary deal team setting (For example Environmental & Social Officers, Corporate Governance Officers, Know Your Customer Administrators, etc.).
• Assisting the Portfolio officer in portfolio management tasks and investment officers in transaction tasks.
• Contributing to departmental projects as requested.

Our offer

• We offer meaningful and impactful work in an international work environment.
• The gross yearly salary ranges from EUR 45-50K for a 40-hour work week, including holiday allowance. This depends on experience and background.
• Premium-free pension and 31 holiday days.
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid ways of working can be considered when working remotely.
• A 24/7 NS transport card and individual training budget.
• Our beautiful work premises is a 5-minute walk from Laan van NOI station in The Hague.

Your team

FMO’s Energy department is a front-runner in FMO’s goal to promote the transition in emerging markets to a low-carbon system and safeguard energy security. The department focuses on senior debt and mezzanine finance for renewable energy, off-grid projects, and transmission and distribution. It maintains close relations with the (energy) colleagues from the Private Equity department. The total Energy portfolio amounts to approximately EUR 2.9 billion, with annual new commitments amounting to around EUR 500 million. The department comprises of more than 50 professionals, including 18 nationalities, divided over 4 regional teams.

The Latin America & Caribbean Energy team comprises 12 professionals reporting to one manager. It works across two sub-teams: a Business Development group focusing on new business in the region and a Portfolio Management group responsible for managing the existing clients in the region. The team is supported by a team of insurance, compliance, environmental, and social officers.

Your background

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration or engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant working experience in financial analysis, portfolio analysis, project finance, or corporate finance.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. At least an intermediate/conversational level of Spanish is required. 
• Working experience in an international environment and/or emerging markets is a plus.

Personal skills

• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, including (an interest in) financial modelling skills.
• Displays a strong service and client orientation.
• Strong team player. 
• Pro-active work attitude and 'can do,' solution-oriented attitude.

Are you enthusiastic about this opportunity as an Analyst, and do you meet the criteria? We would love to hear from you and learn more about you. So please apply today!

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Please note: To be selected for this position, you must reside in the Netherlands.

Please note, if we make you an offer to join FMO, you will need to work through the screening process with our screening partner. The process is designed to check your integrity and reliability.