Sr Asset Management Associate

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance;
Commercial / Trading;
Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Asset Management Associate to join our dynamic team. The Asset Management team is accountable for the commercial success of a >12 GW portfolio of renewable energy assets, working closely with Operations & Maintenance and financial stakeholders to optimize performance.

• The Senior Associate will assist the Asset Manager in driving the profitability of wind, solar, and battery storage assets by analyzing operational and financial performance and identifying causes of underperformance.
• Support the development and execution of cost‑reduction or performance optimization strategies.
• Monitor asset KPIs and perform trend analysis to detect performance issues, investigate underperformance, and develop and implement strategies to maximize operational performance; manage technical issues to ensure strategies are fully analyzed and appropriate solutions developed and implemented.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and asset‑level financials to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage select vendor/service provider relationships and assist in contract alignment reviews.
• Provide detailed reporting and insights to internal stakeholders on operational and financial performance.
• Stay abreast of relevant regulations and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations (local, state, federal, including environmental permits) and internal governance processes.
• Implement and continuously improve local asset management systems and processes consistent with organizational policies and standards.
• Coordinate across departments to resolve asset‑level issues, communicate clearly with cross‑functional partners, and present findings in meetings under Asset Manager supervision; establish collaborative relationships with key support departments such as Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Procurement, and Controlling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field and/or 2 additional years of comparable work experience;
  Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in Asset Management, Operations, or Controlling highly desirable.
• Experience in asset management and/or technical expertise in the renewable energy industry.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., PJM, MISO).
• Applies operational, financial, and contractual knowledge to drive asset performance.
• Understands key KPIs and data resources.
• Investigates root causes of asset issues using trend analysis.
• Recommends standard corrective actions.
• Coordinates across departments to resolve asset‑level issues.
• Presents findings in meetings with moderate supervision.
• Owns performance tracking for a set of assets or region.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate technical findings into commercial implications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage internal/external relationships.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.
• Detail‑oriented and has a sound understanding of business concepts.
• This position is office‑based with some travel to other RWE Americas offices and field locations.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $95,000 – $129,000. The listed salary range represents our good‑faith estimate for this position and is a general guideline only.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives in addition to salary.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.