Project Finance Analyst Internship

Context & Environment

Overview

Energy is at the heart of numerous future challenges. Across the globe, TotalEnergies' employees are dedicated to providing safer, more reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy. TotalEnergies aims to become the leading responsible energy major and a global leader in developing and distributing low-carbon energy.

Join TotalEnergies Renewables to embrace a new challenge in the renewable energy sector within the TotalEnergies Company. We are seeking a talented, committed, and entrepreneurial project finance analyst.

In an industry that is transforming the world's energy landscape, there's no better place to be than TotalEnergies Renewables!

The Project Finance and Economics Team is responsible for (i) defining the financing strategy for TotalEnergies Renewables' projects, (ii) raising the necessary non-recourse debt to partially fund its developments, (iii) preparing and assessing project economics, and (iv) advising on equity strategies.

Activities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Project Finance Intern include the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned on a need basis.

1. Assist the team on presentations for potential financing & equity partners.
2. Prepare and update contact lists for banks and investors, including profiles and comparative tables of financing offers.
3. Support the data room for renewables projects and assist senior team members with various project finance tasks (due diligence, loan documentation, etc.).
4. Conduct financial modeling for renewables projects (solar, onshore wind, or battery/storage) to evaluate economic profitability and propose financial optimizations.
5. Run scenarios, sensitivities, and ad-hoc analyses to support the project team.
6. Prepare internal committee presentations (financial statements, economic results for TotalEnergies Renewables, sensitivities) for senior management.
7. Issue and follow up on bank guarantees.

1. Degree from an Engineering School, Business School, Sciences Po, or University.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (knowledge of VBA is a plus).
3. Previous experience with financial models is preferred.
4. Basic understanding of accounting/finance (P&L, CFS, BS, etc.).
5. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills; clear communication in both oral and written forms.
6. Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and work autonomously.
7. Rigorous and well-organized.
8. Fluent in English.