About Aquila Capital Investmentgesellschaft mbH Sucursal en España

Aquila Capital is a leading European asset manager specializing in sustainable real asset investments with a primary focus on driving the global energy transition and decarbonization. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the renewable energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable real estate sectors across Europe. The organization provides compelling investment opportunities through tailored fund vehicles and investment solutions designed to deliver resilient returns while contributing to the decarbonization of global infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and operates a dedicated team of approximately 200 professionals distributed across six European countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. This international presence enables Aquila Capital to offer comprehensive coverage of European sustainable investment markets and to develop deep expertise in regional renewable energy developments and regulatory frameworks. Since 2024, Aquila Capital has become part of the Commerzbank Group, strengthening its position within a major European banking institution and expanding its access to capital and resources. This integration has reinforced the company’s capability to deliver sophisticated investment solutions while maintaining its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The organization aims to become one of the leading asset managers for sustainable investment strategies in Europe with a global reach, focusing on investments that generate positive environmental and social impact alongside financial returns.

About this Role

Aquila Capital is seeking a Renewable Energy Asset Management Intern to join its Madrid office. In this role, you will become part of the team responsible for managing a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets across Europe while contributing directly to the company’s mission of driving the integral energy transition.



You will work alongside experienced Commercial Asset Managers and collaborate with various internal teams to gain comprehensive, hands-on exposure to the financial, commercial, and operational aspects of renewable energy investments. Throughout your internship, you will support initiatives aimed at maximizing asset performance and preserving asset value across the renewable energy portfolio. You will develop practical experience in monitoring operational and financial metrics, analyzing asset performance, and contributing to optimization strategies. Additionally, you will gain valuable insight into key project agreements and contractual frameworks that govern renewable energy investments, including operations and maintenance contracts, power purchase agreements, and financing arrangements.

Responsibilities

- Assist Commercial Asset Managers in the day-to-day supervision of renewable energy assets and operating companies, supporting initiatives to preserve and enhance asset value
- Support the monitoring of operational and financial KPIs across a diversified renewable energy portfolio
- Analyze asset performance, identify deviations from targets, and contribute to optimization initiatives
- Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial and operational reports, dashboards, and performance analyses using Excel and other analytical tools
- Gain exposure to key project agreements such as O&M;, PPA, TCMA, insurance, land lease, and financing agreements, supporting contract monitoring and commercial analysis
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling to support asset-level and portfolio-level decision-making
- Monitor developments in European renewable energy markets and regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on Portugal,



and translate findings into relevant insights for the team
- Support the identification and analysis of operational, commercial, and financial issues and contribute to developing practical solutions
- Support communication and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders such as operating partners, service providers, advisors, and other project counterparties

Requirements

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field
- Strong interest in renewable energy, infrastructure investments, and asset management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work confidently with financial and operational data
- Very good Excel skills; previous experience with financial modeling, Power BI, or other analytical tools is a plus
- Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented working style with a willingness to learn and take ownership
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate in an international environment
- Fluent English is required; Portuguese is highly valued
- Knowledge of Spanish or other European languages is an additional advantage
- Previous internship, working student experience, or academic exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure, finance, consulting, or asset management is beneficial but not required

Benefits

- Hands-on experience in renewable energy asset management and sustainable infrastructure investment
- Exposure to a diversified European renewable energy portfolio
- Mentorship from experienced Commercial Asset Managers
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects focused on global decarbonization
- International working environment with collaboration across multiple European offices
- Professional development in financial analysis, reporting, and asset performance optimization
- Insight into key renewable energy market developments and regulatory frameworks, with focus on Portuguese market dynamics

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