Renewable Energy Investment Associate

Daiwa Securities Group

Energy

Finance

ESG

About this role

This full-time associate position is a secondment from Daiwa Securities to Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure. The role manages investment in real assets such as renewable energy power plants, including solar, wind and biomass projects, from sourcing through sale.

Responsibilities include identifying, negotiating and securing sites; conducting preliminary investigations and developing plans; coordinating grid connection discussions; handling facility certification, permits and consultations with local residents; and selecting EPC contractors.

The investment process also includes due diligence, investment analysis, structuring, documentation, arranging loans and executing investments. After investment, the role handles asset management, project financial monitoring and sale-related work. The associate is expected to act as the person responsible for due diligence during investment review and as the project lead after investment.

At least two years of investment practice experience is required. Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure, financial modeling for project finance, data processing and analysis skills such as Excel, and related qualifications including securities analyst credentials are welcomed. Relevant backgrounds mentioned include operating companies, trading companies, construction companies, renewable energy divisions of investment companies, and project finance divisions of banks.

The workplace is in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Working hours are 8:40 to 17:10 with a one-hour break. Holidays include a five-day workweek with Saturdays and Sundays off, public holidays and year-end and New Year holidays. Annual paid leave is 17 to 23 days, prorated for mid-year hires, with hourly paid leave, nursing leave, and maternity and childcare leave systems. Smoking is prohibited during working hours. The company may request reference checks during the selection process.

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