Analyst, Origination

Origination Analyst

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

AES Clean Energy is seeking an Origination Analyst to support the growth of our renewable energy portfolio across the Western region. In this role, you will contribute to analysis, research, and transaction execution activities that support Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bilateral opportunities, and strategic customer engagements related to wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

This position offers the opportunity to further develop expertise in renewable energy markets, customer-facing commercial transactions, and clean energy development while collaborating with professionals across the organization.

The role supports a variety of commercial structures, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), and Build Transfer Agreements.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Origination, the Origination Analyst will work closely with colleagues across Origination, Commercial, Development, Finance, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to help advance clean energy solutions that support customer sustainability goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of long-term power sale agreements that advance renewable energy and energy storage projects while helping customers achieve their sustainability and carbon reduction objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Development, Finance, Engineering, and other stakeholders, to support the successful delivery of origination transactions.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to support business development efforts and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain internal analyses, presentations, transaction materials, and RFP summaries.
• Develop customer proposals and presentation materials for both competitive solicitations and bilateral opportunities.
• Monitor industry developments, market trends, policy changes, and emerging opportunities that may influence renewable energy development and customer demand.
• Support the continuous improvement and standardization of commercial and transaction processes across the business.
• Assist in evaluating commercial opportunities and helping drive projects from initial customer engagement through transaction execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Physical Sciences, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Exposure to U.S. energy markets, renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or related industries.
• Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to balance customer needs with business objectives and navigate evolving priorities.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Salesforce or other customer relationship management (CRM) platforms is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $84,000 and $101,150/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.