Senior Investment Associate

Are you passionate about making a real impact on our planet? Sunrock is on a mission to harness solar energy for a brighter, cleaner future!

Who We Are:
Sunrock isn't just another company; we're a vision in action. With a young spirit and a wealth of experience, we're committed to excellence in our quest for sustainable energy solutions. Our growth is rapid, our ambitions high, and our expertise extensive, covering everything from solar systems to smart energy innovations. As Europe's leading name in large-scale rooftop solar projects, we're not just part of the industry—we're redefining it.

The Role:

In the Dutch development team, you will work closely with professionals from different disciplines such as project management, energy trading, business development and legal.

The team develops all the different solutions Sunrock has to offer in the Netherlands and ensures that the projects are taken from design to realization. They also work on our solar projects as well as developing new propositions such as Energy Storage or Off-Grid solutions.

You are part of the Investment Structuring and Management team, which consists of 6 colleagues in the Netherlands, Germany and France. The team is responsible for developing new business models, structuring commercial deals, ensuring bankability on the project level, building and maintaining financial models, and monitoring ongoing projects.

• Be the Pioneer: You'll collaborate on the development of Sunrock's latest ventures, like battery storage, EV charging, and energy management systems. Using your financial acumen to guide these initiatives from concept to reality.
• Craft Business Success: You won't just be analyzing spreadsheets; you'll build compelling business cases for our renewable projects, ranging from PV to storage, and for solutions that haven't hit the market yet. You will be providing a solid foundation for their success on the market.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work in a team where your finance and commercial acumen blends with tech and innovation, leveraging your insights to build financial models and contribute to the development of cutting-edge renewable energy projects.
• Challenge & Change: With an entrepreneurial spirit, challenge the status quo within Sunrock, devising new models and strategies to advance our business.
• Sell The Dream: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including our investment committee and external financiers, to secure support and funding for your projects. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the investment, including potential risks, you're pitching to our investment committee and external partners, turning your visions into funded realities!

What You Bring To The Table:

• A master’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in investment banking, project finance, infrastructure development, the energy sector or a related field.
• Track-record of grasping complex topics, successfully simplifying them, providing clear decision-making materials to management
• Strong analytical skills to make connections between financial figures and project content with strong financial modelling and analysis capabilities.
• Experience in negotiating commercial deals and a good understanding of legal points from a financing point of view.
• Proven experience or strong interest in the energy sector.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex financial concepts, successfully simplifying them and providing clear decision-making materials to management
• An entrepreneurial and forward-thinking mindset, actively challenging the status quo.
• Proficiency in English, with strong communication skills. Proficiency in Dutch is highly advantageous. 

What's in it for you?

At Sunrock, work is not just about making a difference in the world - it's also about having fun and enjoying your job! Join our team and benefit from:

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact: Be part of an enterprising and innovative company driving the energy transition forward.

🚀 Join Our Vibrant Team: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing organization surrounded by passionate and driven colleagues.

💡 Your Ideas Matter: We value your creativity and offer ample space for your own ideas and personal development.

🏡 Flexible Work Options: Embrace hybrid working, allowing you to be productive from the comfort of your home or in our inspiring new office in Amsterdam Zuid.

🏝️ Unlimited Time Off: Rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance with unlimited holidays.

🥗🏋️ Caring for You: Your health matters! Enjoy a daily lunch and two weekly fitness sessions with a professional trainer.

💰 Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary, pension plan, and participation in our bonus plan.

🚆🚲 Commuter Perks: Travel conveniently with an NS Business card or receive a kilometer fee and lease a bike.

🎉 Celebrating Together: Work hard and have loads of fun! Join us for annual winter sports, drinks, and our lively "vrijmibo" gatherings.

Ready to be Unstoppable?

You'll meet all kinds of people here. 90% of Sunrockers recommend us as a great place to work, and 80% consider us to be inclusive. We celebrate diversity and work to ensure that we’re a place where each individual can thrive in their uniqueness. So whatever your background or identity may be, hit that sunny-looking apply button to learn more about Sunrock and meet our teams.

Join us at Sunrock, where your expertise helps power our collective journey to a sustainable, solar-powered future. Apply today and become a key player in the global shift towards clean energy!