M&A Analyst

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.

ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long-term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

M&A Analyst

Madrid/Milan/Vienna

Join ContourGlobal and be part of our Young Professionals program: you will have access to dedicated learning & development opportunities to grow together with CG's team

Job Summary

As M&A Analyst, you will join our M&A team In this role, you will report to the VP of M&A and will have the opportunity to support the activities related to acquisitions within CG, on a dynamic role supporting end-to-end M&A and investment processes — from due diligence and financial modeling to valuation, scenario analysis, and preparation of investment memoranda and presentations — driving informed equity decisions through rigorous analysis, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed and flexible financial models to evaluate potential M&A investment opportunities and portfolio divestitures across various energy technologies and geographies
• Analyze and challenge complex investment cases in a rigorous, clear, intuitive, and flexible manner, identifying key risks and potential value creation levers.
• Collect key assumptions from the functional teams (commercial, technical, tax, etc.) and maintain clear and accurate Assumption Books for valuation purposes.
• Prepare compelling presentations that clearly explain why a project provides an attractive risk-adjusted return.
• Support the transaction work streams, including process management, due diligence, and investment memorandum creation.
• Collaborate with the broader M&A team by rigorously challenging and debating investment opportunities and corporate strategy with colleagues.

Qualifications and Skills: 

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: Excellent academic qualifications preferably with an undergraduate degree in engineering, business or finance 
• Experience: we are looking for an experienced analyst or associate with excellent financial modelling and analytical abilities. Up to 4 years of experience working as a financial analyst or associate in energy or infrastructure investments or project finance at a financial institution, financial advisor or strategic company
• Skilled at providing investment analysis quickly and clearly, as well as preparing compelling materials describing transactions and value drivers
• Eager to work in a lean and flat organization, and have the interpersonal skills to collaborate horizontally within the company and on transaction teams
• Deeply interested in and intellectually curious about energy and financial markets, and enthusiastic about contributing to a fast-growing and dynamic organization
• Fluency in English is required
• Travel requirements: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of time

What drives your application forward:

• Knowledge of any additional languages is a plus

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

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As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We are seeking motivated and curious young graduates with a global mindset and a passion for the sustainable transition who want to make an impact from day one. Apply now and start your journey with ContourGlobal

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.