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.

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for an exceptional Engineering Director (m/f/d) to join and lead the engineering department at one of our ecosystem companies.

As Director of Engineering, you’ll lead the technical organization through its next phase of growth, owning architecture, processes, engineering excellence, and delivery across multiple markets - while scaling the team from 30 to 60+ engineers.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – Our Ecosystem company is a fast-growing legal tech company building AI software that helps law firms research, analyse and draft legal work faster and more reliably, with verifiable sources at its core.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead the engineering organization, balancing product velocity with platform stability and technical debt
• Own the technical strategy and roadmap in close alignment with the Co-Founder and CTO
• Scale the engineering organization, establishing team structures and processes while building a culture where people thrive
• Champion engineering excellence across code quality, testing, incident response, and deployment reliability
• Architect scalable systems to enable our next phase of growth and expansion across Italy, Germany, Spain, and beyond
• Partner closely with product and design to deliver features that drive customer value and retention

Your Profile: 

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering in high-growth startups, ideally in legal tech, fintech, or other highly regulated industries
• 5+ years of experience leading and scaling (3–5x) high-performing engineering teams, ideally from Series A/B to scale-up stage
• Outstanding technical expertise in backend (Python), cloud infrastructure, and data platforms, ideally combined with frontend experience (React)
• Strong hands-on experience with AI/ML systems, including LLM orchestration and RAG architectures
• Clear perspective on how to leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) in modern software development organizations
• Strong product mindset with a proven ability to translate business goals into engineering strategy
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English (both fluent)

Please note that this position is based in Milan. Hybrid setups are possible, provided frequent travel is possible.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive annual salary range with significant equity participation
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Work in a well-funded legal AI tech company with an ambitious, smart and international team
• Real impact and the opportunity to reshape not only a company, but an entire industry
• Regular team retreats and off-sites
• Hybrid work setting with regular time in our Milan office

If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.

About the Opportunity

We are building something exceptional at Heritage, and we need someone extraordinary to help us get there. This isn't your typical strategy role. It is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with our Head of Strategy & Growth and Founders on the most important initiatives shaping our next chapter.

As our Senior Strategy Associate, you will sit at the centre of how we grow, evolve, and scale. You will help us enter new markets, refine our product offering, build the internal engine behind our wealth management platform, and unlock opportunities we have not yet imagined. This is a role where no two days look the same, where your work truly moves the business.

What You’ll Actually Do

Right now, we are expanding into new geographies, refining our commercial strategy, building new business lines, and strengthening how the organisation operates end-to-end. You will own core workstreams that directly influence these priorities.

In practice, this means working on:

• Market mapping, competitive intelligence, and opportunity sizing across new and existing regions

• Developing commercial strategies, business models, and go-to-market structures

• Supporting the development of strategic partnerships and external collaborations

• Building internal processes, workflows, and operational infrastructure to scale our platform

• Driving cross-functional initiatives across Investments, Operations, and Technology

• Supporting evaluation and due-diligence efforts for new offerings and initiatives

This is not a research role. You will shape recommendations, align senior stakeholders, and then work with teams to make the strategy real.

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for someone sharp, fast-learning, and hungry for responsibility. Someone who wants to build, execute, and own outcomes.

Maybe you’re coming from a top-tier consultancy where you’ve delivered strong impact but want to be closer to the action. Or perhaps you’re coming from a high-growth startup, a VC-backed scale-up, fintech, strategic operations, or private equity, where you’ve developed strong analytical, financial, and commercial skills and are now looking for a role with broader operational and strategic ownership.

The ideal candidate has:

• 4 to 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, private equity, business operations, growth, or strategic roles in high-velocity environments

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive clarity

• Strong business judgement and the maturity to partner with senior leadership

• A bias toward action and ownership, comfortable taking projects from concept to execution

• Curiosity, ambition, and the drive to build something meaningful rather than follow a predefined path

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be in the room where decisions are made, shaping how Heritage expands, innovates, and serves families and entrepreneurs globally.

You will:

• Gain rare exposure across wealth management, technology, commercial strategy, and international expansion

• Work directly with our Head of Strategy & Growth, Founders, and leadership team on initiatives that influence the entire organisation

• Build a strategic and operational toolkit that is deeply valuable, highly portable, and difficult to acquire anywhere else this early in your career

• See the tangible impact of your work as new business lines launch, teams grow, and our platform scales

This role is not about climbing a traditional corporate ladder. It is about building the ladder with us.

Next Steps

We’ll begin with an initial conversation with our HR-team to understand your experience, motivations, and career goals. We’ll focus on:

• How you approach strategic and analytical challenges

• The types of projects you’ve owned and how you drive impact

• What motivates you, and how this opportunity aligns with your ambitions

From there, we move quickly. Great talent doesn’t stay on the market long.

Who we are

Heritage is a modern global investment office built by a collective of respected families and entrepreneurs with over a century of business-building experience. We provide privileged access to top-performing alternative assets, superior portfolio construction, and a technology-enabled open architecture platform connecting clients to some of the world’s most exclusive opportunities.

We believe in mastery. Our investment team brings direct experience from leading private equity and venture capital institutions, supported by a proprietary assessment methodology and one of the industry’s most comprehensive data sets.

We believe in alignment. We invest alongside our clients with real skin in the game, applying the same rigorous standards used for the founding families.

We believe in technology. Our advanced digital platform centralizes, tracks, and benchmarks investments across providers and asset classes, enabling better outcomes at scale.

Our leadership comes from firms such as Apax, Hg, Hellman & Friedman, Carlyle, Advent, Summit Partners, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, McKinsey, Revolut, and N26.

Your Role

As an Investment Analyst, you will support the full investment lifecycle and work closely with the investment team to source, evaluate, and execute opportunities across Buyout, Growth, and Venture Capital.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing new opportunities and building relationships with entrepreneurs, fund managers, and ecosystem partners
• Supporting market, financial, and commercial due diligence
• Building financial models and contributing to investment memoranda
• Conducting thematic market research and developing investment theses
• Assisting with portfolio monitoring and follow-up analysis
• Supporting internal initiatives such as fund strategy, LP reporting
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across the firm

This is a high-ownership role with substantial exposure to both internal leadership and external stakeholders.

About You

• Up to 2 years of experience in fund-of-funds investing, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or a high-growth startup
• Strong academic background in finance, economics, engineering, business, or another analytical field
• Solid analytical and financial modelling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Preqin, PitchBook, or similar tools is a plus
• Passion for investing and private markets

What We Offer

• Work alongside top-tier professionals from institutions such as Apax, Hg, Hellman & Friedman, Carlyle and leading global family offices
• Direct exposure to fund managers, entrepreneurs, investors, and senior leadership
• An ambitious, collaborative, and high-performance culture
• Real responsibility from day one in a fast-moving environment
• Quarterly team offsites
• Clear growth paths and expanding responsibility as you develop