THE ROLE

As a Senior Data Analyst in NextEnergy Group’s Data & AI team you will lead geospatial analytics projects, mentor junior analysts and deliver high-impact insights across climate, nature and social themes. You will partner with the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Team and wider business stakeholders; design and maintain robust spatial datasets; develop and manage web based GIS applications; and apply spatial analysis to support due diligence across UK and international investment portfolios. Through the establishment of standardised geospatial processes, auditable data workflows and high quality visualisations, you will strengthen the organisation’s evidence base for ESG reporting and decision making. By delivering actionable insights to stakeholders you will be supporting the company’s digital transformation and sustainability goals.

This role is central to our strategy to become a data-driven, technology-led and AI-infused enterprise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analytics & Insight Generation: Lead spatial and environmental analysis across ESG topics, integrating survey, CAD, consultant and public datasets to identify constraints, risks and opportunities, and translating complex geospatial data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders.
• Reporting & Visualisation: Design, build and maintain dashboards, web applications and high‑quality cartographic outputs (ArcGIS Online, ESRI), ensuring spatial data is visualised clearly, accurately and in line with best‑practice data storytelling for both operational and strategic reporting.
• Mentorship & Best Practice: Champion geospatial data quality, governance and continuous improvement by managing spatial databases, standardising workflows, documenting processes and mentoring junior analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Data Collection & Management: Working with Data Engineering & Data Governance when relevant, own and actively manage spatial and ESG‑related datasets for analysis, ensuring data quality, integrity and compliance with GDPR and other regulation
• Process Automation: Identify opportunities to automate & transform analytics & reporting processes to improve efficiency & scalability
• Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders across the group to understand requirements, deliver solutions and support cross-functional projects
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Consistently document geospatial methodologies, analytical workflows and outputs, producing clear guidance and process documentation to support transparency, reproducibility and effective knowledge sharing across the wider team.
• Data Quality & Governance: Support data governance initiatives by validating geospatial datasets, maintaining metadata, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory and ESG reporting requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, analytics best practices & emerging technologies. Proactively suggest enhancements to processes & tools/

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Technical Excellence: Advanced proficiency in geospatial platforms (ESRI, QGIS,). Experience with SQL & Excel for data manipulation and with data visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI). Familiarity with Python, FME and cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake)
• Storytelling: Confidence building a story around data insights as well as communicating this with business stakeholders in an understandable and engaging manner
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Business Acumen: Understanding of the business processes in at least one of our data domains e.g. Asset Management, Investment Management, ESG & GIS
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to mentor junior analysts and lead cross-functional projects
• Time management & prioritization skills- things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional European languages are a bonus) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. Translating & presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally
• Flexibility- being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description.
• Intellectual Curiosity – we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs matters
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Geography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or relevant environmental or technical field or alternative relevant educational achievements (e.g. apprenticeships, arts degrees + work experience)
• 4-6 years of experience in data analytics or a similar role
• Dashboard design (PowerBI & Thoughtspot), remote sensing and image processing skills in context of environmental applications and assessment desirable. 
• Experience in geospatial data management and data engineering.
• Experience with ESRI products, including ArcGIS Pro, AGOL Web Maps, Application, Dashboards, Story Boards.
• Familiarity with CAD based software (e.g. AutoCAD), Web-based GIS technologies, coding (Python, R) as well as other desktop GIS software (e.g. FME, QGIS). 
• Experience in renewables/environmental/social assessments and across development, construction and operation stages.
• The right to work in the UK or Italy

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working 
• Competitive base salary and annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.

ABOUT US

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development). 

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.

• NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m.
• NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target.
• NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target.
• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised.
• NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling).

WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.  

Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies. 

NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more. 

NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.

Who we are

Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.

Our vision is to help clients build enduring wealth across generations by combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise. We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.

Our team comprises of a diverse international group of individuals from leading organisations and with diverse backgrounds, including private equity, venture capital, banking, software development, law, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to attracting top-notch talent and providing opportunities for growth and development based on their individual strengths and interests.

Your role as Investment Lab Associate

As the first hire into our newly formed Investment Portfolio Lab, a central team that sits at the intersection of investment thinking, strategic communication, and business development execution, you will own the end-to-end process of producing investment analysis and client-facing materials (deep portfolio analysis and clear optimization proposals) that support Heritage's business development across all group jurisdictions.

You will act as the connective tissue between Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Client-facing teams, ensuring every pitch, presentation, and portfolio review reflects the quality our clients expect.

Core Responsabilities Include

• Client materials & storytelling: Own the production of high-quality presentation decks, translating complex investment analysis into clear, compelling narratives for UHNWI prospects and existing clients.
• Project management & coordination: Act as project manager for each pitch or portfolio review, defining timelines, aligning stakeholders, managing inputs, and ensuring delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Portfolio analysis & optimisation: under the guidance of portfolio managers, lead analysis of existing and prospective client portfolios across asset classes, custodians, and jurisdictions. Develop allocation optimisation proposals and build a rigorous, repeatable analytical framework.
• Team building: As Lab founder, contribute to defining the operating model, processes, and culture and over time help identify, onboard, and mentor junior members.

Key Requirements

• Outstanding academic background Master's in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline; CFA Level I or above is a strong plus, CAIA is highly valued
• 5–10 years of experience in MBB/Tier 2 strategy consulting (with a financial services focus), investment banking (Coverage/M&A), or private banking/wealth management
• Demonstrable track record of producing highly customised PowerPoint documents, pitch books, portfolio reviews, investment proposals, to a high standard of both analytical rigour and visual storytelling
• Proven ability to analyse multi-asset portfolios including alternative and illiquid asset classes (private equity, private credit, real assets, hedge funds)
• Advanced PowerPoint and strong Excel skills; familiarity with Bloomberg or equivalent is a plus
• Exceptional storytelling ability: turning complex portfolio analysis into simple, compelling narratives that sophisticated clients can act on
• Strong project management under pressure: running multiple workstreams, managing upward and laterally, delivering on time without sacrificing quality
• High autonomy and ownership mindset someone who sets their own agenda and executes without being managed
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a hands-on attitude
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator with a collaborative and multicultural mindset
• Fluent in English

Location: Milan

Who We Are

Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office, supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.

Our vision is to help clients build enduring wealth across generations by combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise. We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.

Our team comprises of a diverse international group of individuals from leading organisations and with diverse backgrounds, including private equity, venture capital, banking, software development, law, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to attracting top-notch talent and providing opportunities for growth and development based on their individual strengths and interests.

Your role 

We are looking for a Reporting Intern to join our team. The Reporting Intern supports wealth-reporting activities by manually loading transactions and valuations, ensuring data accuracy and reconciliation. The role collaborates with the Tech Team during data-integration phases with Addepar and contributes to building basic formulas and attributes.

Core responsibilities include:

• Manual loading of transactions and valuations into Addepar, ensuring data accuracy and consistency with financial documentation
• Support reconciliation activities, including verification and balancing of uploaded data
• Collaborate with the Tech Team during the integration process between banks and Addepar (often lengthy, especially with banks not yet integrated)
• Enter historical transactions prior to a new client’s connection and monitor/adjust online-bank transactions even in an integrated setup
• Support the creation of basic formulas and attributes in Addepar (no programming required)

Key Requirements 

• Outstanding academic background with a master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related disciplines
• Previous experience in a fintech/technology-based environment or multi-family office, private bank, asset manager, or fund administrator is a plus
• Tech-savvy with a strong interest in exploring new technologies
• Tools specific to wealth management reporting is considered a plus
• Strong Excel skills
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a hands-on attitude
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator with a collaborative and multicultural mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Fluent in English
• Available for a 6-month internship starting in May 

Who we are looking for

• Outstanding academic background with a master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Previous experience in a fintech/technology-based environment or multi-family office, private bank, asset manager, or fund administrator is a plus

• Experience with portfolio management or fund accounting systems is a plus

• Tech-savvy, with a strong interest in exploring new technologies

• Knowledge of financial instruments and investment operations acquired through academic studies

• Tools specific to wealth management reporting are considered a plus

• Familiarity with data automation tools (VBA, Power BI, or Python) is considered a plus

• Strong Excel skills

• Highly motivated and proactive, with a hands-on attitude

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail

• Effective communicator with a collaborative and multicultural mindset

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Fluent in English and Italian

• Available for a 6-month internship starting in June 2026

What we offer 

A paid internship in the heart of Milan lasting six enriching months, will help shape you into a well-rounded professional. You will join an international team from 10+ nationalities whom you will interact with daily and at quarterly team-building events.

Join us for an experience that combines professional growth with a positive work environment. Your journey begins here!

Hiring Process

The hiring process at Heritage includes the following stages:

• CV Screening 
• English and Critical Thinking Assessment 
• Cultural Fit Interview 
• Technical Interview 
• Logic & Attitude Assessment 
• Final Interview with the Department Manager
• Offer