Angélica De La Vega
Barcelona
Summary
Sustainability professional with over 5+ years of experience spanning renewable energy, international environmental organizations, financial analysis, legal research, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, conducting regulatory and policy research, and translating complex issues into actionable insights.
Overview
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2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Consultant
TWO THIRDS
Barcelona
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Evaluated sustainability certifications and standards to select best-fit options for two thirds.
- Benchmarked and analysed competitive certification strategies across sustainable fashion.
- Built a certification prioritisation framework to weigh cost, feasibility, brand value, impact.
Associate, Finance
Madison Energy Infrastructure
Tysons, VA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed more than $200M in renewable energy investments, coordinating funding activities across investors, internal teams, and external partners.
- Coordinated time-sensitive project deliverables to align with investor requirements, tax-credit deadlines, and capital deployment objectives, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
- Led investor and partner meetings, preparing presentations and communicating complex financial and project information to senior stakeholders.
- Led team of analysts to coordinate priorities and deliverables, enhancing efficiency across renewable energy investments.
Senior Analyst, Finance
Madison Energy Infrastructure
Tysons, VA
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed financial and project analysis for U.S. commercial and industrial solar assets to optimise investment strategies.
- Prepared analysis and reporting to support investor engagement and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with investors and internal stakeholders to align investment commitments and funding requirements, ensuring project milestones were met.
- Analysed interconnection, lease, and purchase agreements to assess financial, contractual, and regulatory implications for informed decision-making.
Finance Legal Assistant
Conservation International
Arlington, VA
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted financial and legal due diligence on borrowers and counterparties for mission-aligned investments.
- Reviewed international grant, loan, NDA, and project agreements to identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and compliance risks.
- Coordinated documentation and closing processes with internal stakeholders to ensure projects met funding readiness and compliance standards.
- Supported international environmental and conservation projects by coordinating financial, legal, and compliance requirements to facilitate project execution.
Research Associate
Exiger Diligence, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted comprehensive research on corporate, legal, regulatory, geopolitical, and reputational risks, informing international investment strategies for clients.
- Researched corporate structures, litigation exposure, sanctions, and political relationships in Latin American markets, providing critical insights for investment decisions.
- Produced concise risk assessments and reports, translating complex research into actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Supported multidisciplinary teams in evaluating legal and financial standing of potential investment targets, facilitating informed investment recommendations.
Consulting Intern
Veritas Assurance Partners
Remote
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Synthesized complex information to guide investment strategies and support business expansion decisions.
- Researched legal, financial, and regulatory issues to inform client strategies in international markets.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess cross-border risks and enhance compliance procedures.
- Conducted market research supporting business development in Latin American markets.
Environmental Policy Intern
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted policy research and analysis to inform environmental protection and regulatory strategies.
- Assisted with policy projects and communicated findings to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Synthesised complex policy information to enhance internal decision-making processes.
Operations Intern
Restore America's Estuaries
Washington, DC
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated project operations for national environmental nonprofit, enhancing coastal and estuarine conservation efforts.
- Streamlined administrative and operational activities, improving collaboration among projects and stakeholders.
- Assisted in research and communication initiatives, advancing organisational goals in environmental conservation.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Business and Innovation
EADA Business School
Barcelona, Spain07-2026
Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Studies
American University, School of International Service (SIS)
Washington, DC05-2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Modelling
- Due Diligence
- Risk Assessment
- Policy Research
- Regulatory Analysis
- Sustainable Finance
- Renewable Energy
- Climate & Energy Transition
- Decarbonisation Analysis
- Market Research
- Stakeholder Management
- Partnership Development
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Meeting Facilitation
- Strategic Analysis
- Market Research
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Cornell University- Business Contracts
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ang%C3%A9lica-de-la-vega-a7a465157/
Languages
Spanish, English
First Language
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
Nationality
- American
- Spanish
Timeline
Sustainability Consultant
TWO THIRDS
01.2026 - 07.2026
Associate, Finance
Madison Energy Infrastructure
01.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Analyst, Finance
Madison Energy Infrastructure
05.2023 - 01.2024
Finance Legal Assistant
Conservation International
10.2021 - 01.2023
Research Associate
Exiger Diligence, Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
Consulting Intern
Veritas Assurance Partners
06.2020 - 12.2020
Environmental Policy Intern
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
05.2019 - 07.2019
Operations Intern
Restore America's Estuaries
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Sustainable Business and Innovation
EADA Business School
Bachelor of Arts Degree - International Studies
American University, School of International Service (SIS)