Asset Operations Analyst
NextEnergy Capital
Company Overview
NextEnergy Capital
HeadquartersLondon, W1K, United Kingdom
Founded2007
SizeApproximately 300 employees (source: linkedin.com).
What They Do
NextEnergy Capital specializes in solar energy infrastructure and complementary technologies, collectively referred to as "Solar+". This includes utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects and energy storage solutions, focusing exclusively on solar energy while planning future expansions into wind and green hydrogen projects through its development arm, Starlight (source: nextenergycapital.com). The company operates through three primary functions: project development via Starlight, investment management through NextEnergy Capital, and operational asset management via WiseEnergy. This diversified service model allows the company to optimize asset performance and capture value across the entire project lifecycle.
Projects & Track Record
NextEnergy Capital has developed an extensive portfolio of solar projects, including the UK's largest operating solar PV plant, Llanwern, with a capacity of 75MWp. The company’s flagship investment vehicle, NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF), operates 100 solar plants with a total installed capacity of approximately 939MW as of September 2025, showcasing significant growth since its IPO in April 2014 when it raised £86 million (source: nextenergycapital.com). The company has also undertaken substantial acquisitions through its NextPower V ESG fund, including a 248MW solar portfolio in Spain and a 50MW portfolio in Poland, demonstrating active deployment and expansion into international markets.
Recent Developments
In 2024, NextPower V ESG executed multiple significant acquisitions, including a 248MW solar portfolio in Spain and a 50MW portfolio in Poland, marking rapid market execution. The fund achieved a first close at $480 million just six months after its launch in July 2023, reflecting strong investor demand (source: nextenergycapital.com). Additionally, NextEnergy Capital's asset under management reached $4 billion, indicating robust growth and deployment velocity, with NextPower V ESG adding over 360MW of capacity in a 12-week period during 2024.
Working There
NextEnergy Capital employs professionals across various functions, including investment analysis, asset management, project development, finance, and legal compliance. The company has a structured management team, with key leadership roles filled by experienced professionals, indicating a strong organizational framework (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes a disciplined, evidence-based investment approach, focusing on long-term value creation and partnerships with credit-worthy counterparties. While specific employee benefits are not detailed, the company's prestigious London location and substantial funding suggest competitive compensation packages.
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Job Description
As our Asset Operations Analyst, you'll ensure regulatory, contractual, and commercial compliance across a dedicated portfolio - working closely with technical, finance, and ESG teams to keep assets compliant, profitable, and aligned with our standards.
This role plays a key part in protecting asset value and supporting WiseEnergy's mission of enabling the global transition to clean energy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management of commercial contracts (PPAs, SPAs, leases, EPC and O&M contracts, market representation agreements)
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from onboarding new sites to integrating key terms into our systems
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and licensing requirements
- Prepare revenue budgets, forecasts, and support asset operating plans
- Manage insurance renewals, claims, and landowner relationships
- Support ESG compliance and reporting activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and finance teams
- Drive continuous improvement of contract management processes and tools
Skills & Competencies
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (in English and Italian) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to put together well-written, grammatically correct emails, presentations and other communications. When communicating verbally - whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings - you will need to be articulate and engaging.
- Time management & prioritization skills - the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical.
- Fast Learner - Our US portfolio spans multiple states (New York, Virginia and North Carolina) with differing PPAs and regulatory requirements in each. Being able to quickly digest, learn and adapt to these differing challenges is key
- Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description.
- Delivery focus - it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters.
- IT literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data, particularly Excel.
- Passion for our mission 'to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.
- Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and 'bring your alpha'.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within renewable energy
- Strong background in regulatory, property, and contract management
- Fluent English and Italian (mandatory); Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and organisational skills
What We Offer
- A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
- International scope - we operate in over 8 countries
- Hybrid working - we will need you in the central Milan office at least three times a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
- €10 meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant)
- Transport discounts
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- CCNL - Contratto Collettivo Nazionale per i dipendenti da aziende del terziario della distribuzione e dei servizi
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [email protected]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.
We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.
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About the role
September 2, 2026
September 2, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydropower, Bioenergy, Energy Storage, Geothermal Energy, Hydrogen, EV Charging Infrastructure, Smart Grid
- Milan, Italy
2-3 years
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