Analyst, BW ESS

BW ESS is a leading investor in battery energy storage systems, with a portfolio of more than 1GW of ready to build projects in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia.

BW ESS is an affiliate company of BW Group. BW Group is a leading global energy and maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deepwater oil and gas production, and new sustainable technologies. The Group was founded in 1955.

BW ESS believes that energy storage is a crucial enabler for the energy transition as the worlds electricity systems move away from coal and gas to intermittent solar and wind. The ability to store energy allows the bridge from when renewable energy is generated to when it is needed.

Erik Strms is the CEO of BW ESS. He resides on the BW Group Executive team and is a board member of several companies in the BW Group.

This role will support the BW ESS team and report to Roberto Jimenez who is an Executive Director at BW ESS and based in Zurich. Roberto joined BW in 2023. Prior to BW, Roberto was VP of Shells European Onshore Power business.

BW ESS is growing rapidly and requires an Analyst to help the investment team assess and scale the investment portfolio.

Responsibilities

The Analyst role will be based in Zurich, Switzerland. The role holder will be part of a tight-knit team of six colleagues: CEO, CFO, two Executive Directors, an Investment Manager, and an Analyst. It is expected that the BW ESS headcount will scale in line with the companys growth.

Role accountabilities

• Analyse investor presentations and identify potential investment opportunities.
• Use financial modelling to analyse company/project financial information and fundamentals.
• Assist in forming the appropriate capital structures for a deal.
• Support the team in securing finance for multiple energy storage projects.
• Support the team to explore and obtain a broad range of capital sources, including co-financing solutions.
• Analyse broader energy storage market trends and commercial opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree 2-3 years relevant work experience in a well-renowned global investment bank or consulting firm.
• Must have had exposure to the renewable energy sector (not necessarily batteries).
• Strong interest and aptitude for finance and valuation principles.
• Highly proficient in Power Point and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Enjoys being part of a team.
• Finds resonance with BW ESS corporate values of collaboration, ambition, reliability, and endurance.

Other Information

At BW, we offer challenging work in an international environment with a team of dedicated and competent colleagues. We recognise that the success of BW rests with each employees ability to provide the necessary skills and confidence within the team, and our training is tailored to suit individual needs and career aspirations.

Vision: Best on Water

Mission: We deliver energy for the world today, and find solutions for tomorrow

Values

• Collaborative
• Ambitious
• Reliable
• Enduring

If our values resonate with you and you think you can contribute, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Don't meet every single requirement? At BW, we value diversity and the unique experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We welcome you to apply for the role even if you don't fully meet all the listed requirements, especially if you are passionate about building an inclusive culture where we strive to be our best. You may be just the right candidate!

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

BW endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, BW operates a preferred supplier list (PSL) and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.