Commercial Analyst/Associate

Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Commercial Analyst/Associate plays a critical role within an Equis-controlled platform, supporting commercial execution, transaction delivery, and asset management activities across the energy transition portfolio.
The role combines financial modelling, commercial analysis, and hands-on transaction support across assets from development through construction and into operations. The Commercial Analyst/Associate works closely with senior leadership to ensure assets are developed, financed, operated, and optimised in line with approved investment cases and Equis’ broader portfolio objectives.
This is a role suited to a commercially astute professional with strong analytical capability and experience operating in fast-moving, transaction-driven environments.

Job Requirements

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Essential2–4 years’ experience in a commercial, investment, or transaction role within: o Big 4 (Deals, Infrastructure, Corporate Finance, Valuations), or
o Infrastructure or renewable energy platforms or developers.Financial modelling skills, including project finance and investment models.Experience supporting transactions, due diligence, and execution.Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts, assess risk, and support decision-making.Developed analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
DesirableExperience across Infrastructure or renewable energy assets (e.g. BESS, wind, solar, grid-connected infrastructure).Exposure to asset management, construction phase commercial management, or operational assets.Experience working in lean, fast-growing development platforms.
Personal AttributesCommercially minded with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Comfortable working across multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.Able to operate independently while contributing effectively to a close-knit senior team.

Job Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

Commercial & Financial AnalysisPrepare complex, detailed financial models to support investment decisions, acquisitions, divestments, and refinancing activities.Undertake quantitative and commercial analysis to assess project feasibility, risk, and return across development, construction, and operational assets.Develop and maintain financial cases, sensitivities, scenarios, and valuation outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
Transaction ExecutionSupport deal execution including financial analysis, due diligence coordination, and transaction documentation.Assist with debt processes, including lender engagement, information memoranda, and financial model reviews.Work closely with legal, technical, tax, and external advisers throughout transaction processes.
Asset ManagementSupport asset management activities across the portfolio, including: o Identifying and evaluating value-creation opportunities at asset level.
o Monitoring asset performance against original investment cases and financial models.
o Analysing operational, commercial, and market drivers impacting asset performance.Provide commercial support to assets under development, construction and in operation, including contract interpretation, performance issues, and commercial decision-making.Internal reporting for internal and external stakeholders including periodic asset management reports, funds flow memoranda and valuations.
Broader Business SupportProvide ad-hoc commercial and analytical support to senior professionals within the Melbourne office.Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling standards, templates, and commercial processes.Support cross-functional initiatives as required in a lean, high-performance environment.Other duties as may be reasonable requested of you.