M&A Analyst/Associate

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. M&A Analyst/Associate (Multiple states) Full Time Mid Level Share Company Overview:GridStor develops, constructs, and operates battery energy storage projects that improve grid reliability and power economic growth across North America. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, GridStor today manages a pipeline of over 3 GW of battery storage projects in later-stage development, active construction, and commercial operations. We work as one team, share learnings across functions, and outperform in how we deliver, optimize, and operate. Our reliability earns trust with customers, partners, and investors—and sets us apart.GridStor is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with regional offices in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. We offer competitive compensation and a wide selection of benefits, including unlimited paid time off. Read more about life at GridStor at: https://gridstor.com/careers/Role Summary:GridStor is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst or Associate to support our growing team. This role will support the project acquisition process including deal origination, diligence, approval, and closing efforts. The primary role of the Analyst or Associate is supporting deal process management including data management, coordination of internal processes, and development of deal analysis and recommendation materials. The scope of this role includes significant responsibility across the full deal lifecycle, and exposure to high-profile transactions within a growing, entrepreneurial business.Qualified candidates will have 1 – 3 years experience in energy development, infrastructure, investment, or consulting roles. Preferences will be for candidates with direct experience in energy infrastructure development and/or financing. The role would report to the Vice President of M&A, and can be based out of Los Angeles, CA or Portland, OR.

Key Responsibilities:Support the M&A deal team throughout the transaction process, from deal origination and diligence, through negotiation, approvals, and transaction closeManage and analyze project and deal documentation, including reports and contracts.Coordinate diligence efforts with internal and external stakeholdersAnalyze project financial models, including key inputs, return metrics and value driversSupport analysis, recommendation, and approval materials, including Investment Committee memorandaLead process initiatives to improve transaction executionManage market intelligence efforts including competitor analysis and market benchmarkingSupport business development efforts to identify potential transactions through relationship development and attendance of industry events and conferences

Qualifications & Competencies:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, with a preference for economics or finance. Experience: 1 - 3 years of prior work experience in energy development, project finance, investment banking, real estate development, consulting, or buy-side role. Understanding of energy project development, including land, interconnection, EPC, financing, and revenue component.Understanding of basic commercial contracts.Strong analytics and financial modeling skills including DCF analysis and direct experience with project finance modeling. Understanding of project finance debt and tax equity structures a plus. Location & Availability: Based in LA, CA or Portland, OR and available to work a hybrid schedule. Flexibility is required for work outside of standard business hours in urgent situations.

Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.Adaptability: Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion. Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced skills in Excel and Powerpoint presentation development. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Problem-Solving: Adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.

Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.

Compensation and

Benefits:GridStor offers an attractive Total Rewards package, including:Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance)Generous paid leaveEmployee participation in Long Term Incentive PlanComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner childrenHSA/FSA for participating employees401(k) plan with company match and immediate vestingContinuing education and professional developmentCellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.

Company Operating Principles: GridStor’s Operating Principles represent who we are, how we work, and what we believe.We Collaborate. We believe trust is given, not earned. We honor each other’s zone of genius and seek to challenge ideas, not each other. We listen to each other’s points of view and work hard to find the better solution. We are one team. We Are Humble. We like hard work, but don’t make work hard. We know we have a lot to learn and never grandstand or take up all the space in the room. We are kind. We are welcoming. We are inspired by our mission to decarbonize the grid. We Create the Future. We are curious. We go deep, search for the best idea, and then move fast. We always focus on the few things that matter most. We know there will be setbacks, so we show up every day ready to learn and be better, together.We Show Up for Each Other. We keep each other fully informed. We seek to understand. We coach, we don’t blame. We share our points of view and seek to make each other better every day. We believe everyone creates culture in every moment, every day.We Do Hard Things. We view challenges as opportunities. We are resilient. We are all owners, and we act like it. We understand change requires taking risks and we push ourselves and our partners. We do what is right as opposed to what might be best for any one of us.Apply online at www.gridstor.com/careers Share Apply Apply for this position Required* First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Phone* Address Resume* We've received your resume. Click here to update it. Attach resume or Paste resume Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume Paste your resume here or Attach resume file Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?* -- No answer --YesNo Will you now or in the future require any visa sponsorship (i.e. H-1B)?* -- No answer --YesNo The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more. GenderDecline to answerFemaleMale Race/EthnicityDecline to answerHispanic or LatinoWhite, not Hispanic or LatinoBlack or African-American, not Hispanic or LatinoAsian, not Hispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, not Hispanic or LatinoAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native, not Hispanic or LatinoTwo or More Races, not Hispanic or LatinoMENA (Middle Eastern and North African) Human Check* Submit Application