Asset Ownership Analyst

Overview

Asset Ownership Analyst

Cape Town, South Africa

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

As an Asset Ownership Analyst, you will support Scatec’s Asset Owners and Country Managers to maximise project returns and reduce investment risk across the country portfolio.

Reporting to the VP Asset Ownership and Stakeholder Engagement, you will contribute to Scatec’s equity investment business case after Decision Gate 3, supporting activities before Financial Close and throughout construction and operations. You will work closely with teams across the business to strengthen governance, commercial delivery and portfolio performance.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will support active ownership across Scatec’s renewable energy portfolio, including:

• Support the management of Scatec’s equity investments and investment business cases, monitor investor-level risks and identify opportunities to improve returns.
• Prepare for and support shareholder and board meetings for holding companies and special purpose vehicles, while sharing lessons learned across regions and functions.
• Support project structuring, partnerships and governance, including commercial agreements for acquisitions, development, shareholders, power sales, grid connections, financing, EPC, O&M and management services.
• Assist with Financial Close conditions precedent and effective handovers from Business Development to Finance, Asset Management and Asset Ownership.
• Support project, portfolio and corporate risk management, contractual and statutory compliance, and sound corporate governance during construction and operations.
• Support cash flow management, senior debt drawdowns, financial reporting and ongoing portfolio financial management with Finance and Asset Management.
• Work with EPC teams to support timely Commercial Operation Date, maximise margins, and manage delay and performance liquidated damages and claims.
• Support the transition from EPC to SPV and O&M, as well as operational improvements, claims, fee adjustments and distributions from SPVs.
• Support refinancing and divestment activities to optimise portfolio returns and investment risk.
• Build effective working relationships with partners, lenders, government authorities, regulators and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Your work will help safeguard Scatec’s investments, strengthen governance and improve financial and operational outcomes across a growing renewable energy portfolio.

What you’ll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands-on experience across project development, financing, construction, operations and asset ownership in a global renewable energy business.
• Exposure to senior internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders, lenders, partners and public authorities.
• Opportunities to build commercial, financial and governance expertise while working across markets, technologies and project phases.

What you’ll bring

Experience and qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or Law. An MBA or relevant master’s degree would be advantageous.
• At least three years’ relevant experience in project-related asset management, cost control, project finance banking or advisory, accounting or auditing, or technical or legal advisory.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, project development, environmental consulting or another project-based industry would be advantageous.
• Sound financial modelling, valuation, cash budgeting and cash management capability, with strong analytical judgement and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of project finance and key project agreements, including power purchase, interconnection and EPC contracts.
• Strong commercial, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a matrix organisation.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Additional language skills relevant to Scatec’s markets would be advantageous.

Occasional travel may be required in line with project and portfolio needs.

What it’s like to work at Scatec

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity and collaboration, and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by investment performance, commercial problem-solving and contributing to the success of renewable energy assets throughout their lifecycle, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What we offer

At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.