Investment Associate - Octopus Australia

About Octopus Australia

Founded in 2018, Octopus Australia is a renewable energy fund manager and developer with a skilled team of over 70 professionals. The company manages a multi-gigawatt portfolio that includes solar, wind, and battery storage assets across Australia. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by leveraging capital and expertise to create long-term, firmed energy solutions tailored to Australia’s evolving energy needs.

Role Overview

The Investment Associate will join the Octopus Australia investment team based in either Melbourne or Sydney. Reporting to a senior team member, this role involves engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and deployment opportunities across all renewable technology sectors. The candidate will contribute to shaping the future portfolio by working on projects spanning multiple technologies and jurisdictions within Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in renewable investment and development initiatives.
• Support the delivery of M&A activities, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors.
• Contribute to financial modelling, assessing project risks and bankability.
• Assist with preparing materials for investment committees and senior management reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Adapt to a dynamic, startup-like work environment, demonstrating flexibility between detailed analysis and high-level portfolio perspectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding and interest in the Australian energy sector and renewable energy industry.
• Experience or familiarity with M&A deal processes and collaboration across multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare investment committee papers.
• Proficient in financial modelling and risk analysis.
• Previous experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance within a Big Four accounting firm preferred.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, or finance-related degrees are desirable but not mandatory.
• Commercial acumen to make informed investment decisions and present recommendations effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle complex, shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-oriented mindset with confidence to collaborate across all levels of seniority.
• Self-driven with initiative, resilience, and enthusiasm to succeed in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualities

• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-moving setting with support for continuous development.
• Effective communicator who provides clear feedback and is open to receiving it.
• Proactive problem solver who can identify and create opportunities.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Competitive salary package including an annual bonus.
• Generous contribution to private health insurance through a company-sponsored Medibank policy.
• Five additional days of annual leave beyond statutory entitlement.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to ongoing training and career development, including a LinkedIn learning subscription.
• Monthly mobile phone allowance.
• Employee wellness programs with annual wellness allowance and Headspace subscription.
• Access to novated leasing schemes.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the renewable energy transition.

Company Culture and Values

Octopus Australia values straightforwardness, helpfulness, boldness, and empathy. The culture empowers employees to make quick decisions, embrace constructive feedback, behave with customer focus, and create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and employees feel fulfilled.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia; the company does not provide visa sponsorship.