Xandy Dembinski

Experience

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  Rathbone Brothers Plc

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2019

  Summer Intern

  Trained in how the Ultra-High-Net-Worth investment team provides tailored financial advice for larger clients. Took a particular interest in Rathbone's ESG investment vehicle called Green Bank, which manages impact investment portfolios and deploys capital for the benefit of the environment. Participated in team exercises and presentations to broaden my knowledge of wealth management.

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  Footprint Zero

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Solar Development Intern

  Footprint Zero is a renewable energy developer with a core focus on developing and constructing solar PV plants for commercial infrastructure.Learned to identify, evaluate, and initiate project development opportunities for solar investments in the UK.

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  Carbon Responsible

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Carbon Accounting Intern

  Carbon Responsible is a data-driven solutions provider that focuses on the measurement, management and reduction of carbon emissions for companies and supply chains. It was my responsibility to extract data from clients to measure their carbon impact, and to strategize corporate emission reduction plans.Developed a comprehensive understanding in the following areas;- Scope 1,2,3 emissions- GHG Protocol- SECR Compliance - DEFRA Conversion FactorsAdditionally, I produced commissioned articles that summarised beef emissions and carbon reporting standards. Show less

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  Aquila Capital

  Feb 2022 - now

  Aquila Capital is a European investment firm which a global reach specialising in green infrastructure. The company manages 20GW of onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage assets, and 2M SQM of sustainable real estate.Part of the day-to-day deal team for the execution of corporate-level M&A transactions, that strategically raise capital for the growth of the Aquila APAC platform. Concurrently part of the Investment Management team focused on direct investments in clean energy assets across the APAC region. Show less Worked closely with investment managers to execute transactions for the London listed Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust (AEET).This encompassed;- quantitative analysis including building, reviewing, and maintaining financial models.- technical, legal, and commercial due diligence.- credit risk assessments.- preparing Investment Committee materials- forecasting pipeline deployment.- took a key role in publishing the 2021 AEET annual report.Developed a comprehensive understanding in the following software;- FAST Financial Modelling Standard- Salesforce - Dynamo Show less

  • M&A Associate

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Investment Trainee

    Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Investment Intern

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2022