Senior Associate, Commercial Management

Earlier this year, building on the strong foundation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) as a fund manager, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform, with three platform companies providing services to CIP. To learn more, please refer to the CIP Platform section below.

In our optimized CIP Platform, CIP Terra Technologies – a project delivery company delivering projects from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure – is currently looking for a Senior associate, Commercial management to join the team in Mumbai, India

Role

You will play a key role in the team responsible for financial modelling and forecasting for investments managed by CIP. Your tasks will include maintaining and updating financial models, due diligence and IC approval processes, Project Management Committee (PMC) reporting and portfolio monitoring, and the review of contracts, affirmative voting matters (AVMs), and financing approvals.Reporting to VP – Business Case Management of CIP Terra’s India, you will join a growing and collaborative team. In this role, you will support the CIP investment funds, handling investment reporting and workstreams throughout the lifecycle of renewable investments.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

Financial modelling & valuation

• Developing and maintaining complex financial models for both upcoming and existing assets, including continuous updates of model assumptions and inclusion of newly approved projects
• Reporting on quarterly fair value and investment returns, ensuring correct modelling and maintaining the 4-eye review principle
• Running/supporting quarterly business case and fair value review sessions, and flagging any material changes to IC-2 approved business cases

Investment / IC process support

• Supporting due diligence during IC decisions, including coordinating with external advisors and reviewing responses and KIL (Key Information List) items
• Supporting IC approval processes, including preparation of internal IC presentations and materials
• Following up on and documenting fulfilment of pending conditions precedent (CPs) post IC approval, and maintaining the business case accordingly
• Supporting contract review processes pre- and post-IC-2, including summarizing key findings for sign-off

Portfolio monitoring & reporting

• Coordinating and scheduling Project Management Committee (PMC) meetings, obtaining project updates and required reporting information, and managing key issue lists
• Reviewing PMC materials and flagging key issues, including cost, change orders, risks, and HSE-related items
• Supporting financial statement reviews, cash calls, and tracking of commitments/contributions against the financial model
• Supporting review and processing of affirmative voting matters (AVMs), including sharing findings for approval ahead of execution
• Supporting monitoring of financing approvals & documentation,
• Delivering ad hoc analysis of investments and development projects, helping pinpoint opportunities and risks
• Providing high-quality financial analysis and PowerPoint presentations to support informed management decisions
• Supporting preparation of internal materials as required (e.g. portfolio/PLM updates)
• Other ad hoc tasks, including participation in refinancing and divestment processes

You

We are looking for a motivated individual who has completed a master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. You should have 5-6 years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced multinational environment. Solid commercial and financial modeling knowledge and experience from a private equity firm, renewable IPPs, Big4 in commercial management / business development / financial analysis / corporate finance are required. Other relevant educational qualifications with the right work experience will also be considered.

We look for the following in a candidate:

• Highly skilled in numerical analysis and demonstrates acute attention to detail
• High proficiency and experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are being met
• Capable of delivering quality results when faced with stringent deadlines
• Proficient in written and spoken English communication
• Desire to work in an international, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with the Indian renewable energy sector

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@cipfs.com. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.

As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.

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CIP Terra Technologies’ commitment to diversity and inclusion 

CIP Terra Technologies is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. 

A diverse workforce allows CIP Terra Technologies to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, and ethnicity. 

About CIP Terra Technologies 

CIP Terra Technologies is a project delivery company working for CIP. CIP Terra Technologies is majority owned by the funds managed by CIP, with the purpose of delivering best-in-class project development and execution services to the growing portfolio of land-based renewable energy assets. 

We engage in the energy transition through specialist project delivery, value creation, and collaboration with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is the development, procurement, construction, and delivery of renewable energy projects, and we provide a variety of services including technical development, engineering, supply chain, construction management, and project execution. 

We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and refining services tailored to a wide range of technologies – from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure. For more information, please visit CIP Terra Technologies. 

Optimized CIP Platform 

Earlier this year, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform. With three platform companies providing services to CIP—and while maintaining our current relationship with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), CIP’s exclusive offshore wind development partner—we have effectively strengthened our organizational and operational capabilities, creating a platform scaled for growth and designing the CIP blueprint for the future.  

We have established CIP Molecule Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company dedicated to molecule projects; CIP Terra Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company managing a diverse portfolio of onshore projects; and CIP Fund Solutions, a delivery company with expertise in complex fund management and investment services. For more info on this, please see: Optimized CIP Platform.