Investment Associate

About Octopus Australia

Octopus Australia, founded in 2018, is a renewable energy fund manager and developer with a team of over 70 experts managing a portfolio that includes utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage assets nationwide. We are expanding to deliver firmed energy solutions to meet Australia's evolving energy demands.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Investment Associate to join our Melbourne or Sydney office as part of the investment team. This role involves supporting renewable energy investment and development initiatives, contributing to M&A activities across various technologies and locations in Australia, and helping to shape our future portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage deeply with the Australian renewable energy sector and investment opportunities.
• Participate in M&A deal processes, collaborating with internal teams and external advisors across multiple work streams.
• Communicate effectively as a vital team member, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform financial modelling to assess project risks, bankability, and update or create financial models.
• Prepare and support investment committee and board reporting, presenting ideas clearly to senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Background in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance within a Big Four accounting firm preferred.
• Professional financial certifications such as CFA, CA, or MBAs are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Eligibility to work in Australia is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Commercial acumen to formulate investment decisions and articulate their impacts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Effective project management and organizational capabilities to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Financial modelling proficiency and capability to analyze risks.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including team members and external partners.
• Team-oriented mindset with confidence to engage across all levels.
• Self-driven with initiative, resilience, and eagerness to succeed within a collaborative team.

Personal Attributes

• Motivated to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with opportunities for development.
• Clear and straightforward communicator who values feedback exchange.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and crafting solutions to challenges.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Competitive salary package accompanied by an annual bonus.
• Generous private health insurance contribution through Octopus Australia's Medibank policy.
• Five additional days of annual leave beyond the standard entitlement.
• Hybrid working arrangements available.
• Support for ongoing professional growth, including access to LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Monthly mobile phone allowance.
• Access to employee wellness programs, including wellness allowance and Headspace subscription.
• Opportunity to participate in novated leasing schemes.
• Meaningful work contributing to the renewable energy transition.

Organizational Culture and Values

Octopus Australia fosters an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on empowerment and diversity. We value straightforwardness, helpfulness, boldness, and empathy, guiding how we collaborate and deliver results. We aim to build an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and supported to thrive.