M&A and Project Finance Associate
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - Galileo Green Energy in Milano
M&A; and Project Finance Associate / Manager
Galileo is a fast-growing renewable energydeveloper, investor and operator . Our mission is tomake a meaningful contribution to the European renewable energy transition . This year, we completed our transition to Independent Power Producer(IPP) in Italy, our first market for owned operating assets, with the ambitionto extend this model to other key European markets in the coming years.
Since our foundation in 2020, we have secured a pipeline of over17 GW ofsolar PV,onshore wind ,offshore wind andstorage projects across 9 markets in Europe.
We are looking for a M&A; and Project Finance Associate / Manager to lead the evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities andfinancing solutions across different renewable energy technologies (solar PV,wind onshore and offshore as well as BESS). Working across the M&A; andProject Finance teams, this person will be based in Milan(with thepossibility of hybrid remote working)and report to the Head of Project Finance.
What you’ll do:
- Support, and progressivelymanage the structuring, negotiation and execution of project financetransactions, refinancing processes and other debt raising activities,acting as a key point of contact for lenders and external advisors, andmanaging the lender due diligence process.
- Own and review integratedfinancial models for project finance, M&A; and project valuationpurposes, ensuring their robustness and consistency, defining sensitivityanalyses and scenario assessments, and overseeing model audits.
- Lead or co-lead sell-side,buy-side and partnership transactions from origination to closing,coordinating internal teams and external advisors (legal, technical, tax,financial)
and actively contributing to the negotiation of key transactiondocuments (NDAs, term sheets, SPAs, SHAs).
- Drive the strategic entry intonew geographical markets and the development of new business models (solarI&C;, BESS, floating offshore), from market screening and business casedefinition to the identification of partners and investment opportunities.
- Prepare and present investmentmemoranda and recommendations to the Investment Committee and seniormanagement, supporting decision-making across development, constructionand operational phases.
- Manage and coordinate due diligence processes andsupport the post-closing phase, ensuring a smooth handover to asset managementand construction teams, and contribute to the improvement of internalprocesses, tools and best practices.
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Requirements
What you’ll need:
- Excellent academic background with adegree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or Management Engineering(degrees in STEM are also suitable, if accompanied with background in economicsor finance).
- 3 to 6 years of relevant work experience withininvestment banking/M&A;, infrastructure funds, private equity, projectfinance advisory, lending institutions, or corporate M&A; and projectfinance functions,
with proven exposure to both M&A; and project financetransactions in the energy/renewables or infrastructure sector. Seniority(Associate or Manager) will be defined based on the candidate's experience.
- Track record of closed transactions with directinvolvement in execution, advanced financial modelling skills and solidknowledge of transaction and financing documentation (SPAs, facilityagreements, security packages).
- Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills in Italian and English. Another European language would bea plus.
- Strong ownership, autonomy and proactiveattitude, with the ability to manage transaction workstreams independently andto work effectively with cross-functional teams and external advisors.
- Ability to prioritize several concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment and prove resilient in the face of challenges anddisappointments.
What we offer :
- Competitive compensation: 65,000 – 100,000 € gross annual total compensation package, composed of fixed gross annual salary (RAL) and annual performance premio, based on experience, skills and role responsibilities.
- Comprehensive healthcare screening and healthcare insurance.
- Flexibility: a hybrid remote-working policy designed for autonomy and outcomes — plus a strong Diversity & Inclusion focus to support different needs and life situations.
- Growth: continuous learning & development opportunities and a supportive environment that fosters initiative and ownership.
- Front-row seat to the energy transition: you’ll be at the forefront of Galileo's developments, with the chance to influence decisions and outcomes.
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