The Company
Our client is an industry-leading provider of clean energy that offers electricity directly to consumers through energy retail markets. With over a decade of experience, our client makes it easier for businesses and residents to receive energy from renewable sources. The company is growing quickly throughout the United States and is looking for professionals who are passionate about mitigating climate change and creating a more sustainable future for all.
Role Overview
Our client seeks a Vice President of M&A to lead the company’s joint venture as well as project acquisition efforts. The right candidate for this role will be self-motivated and able to meet specific company growth targets in key regions of the United States.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work cohesively with company executives to determine strategies related to origination
- Recommend specific courses of action for project acquisitions
- Determine, negotiate and assess opportunities for joint ventures as well as project acquisitions
- Develop a strong pipeline of projects to meet company goals
- Build excellent relationships with stakeholders such as utilities, industry associations, developers, government entities and other partners
- Perform financial modeling in line with project costs and revenue assumptions
- Manage the risk analysis and due diligence processes for joint ventures and project acquisitions
- Work closely with various teams to assess financial, technical and regulatory elements of projects
- Lead discussions within committees related to company investments
- Ensure that origination team members are staying within budgets and following correct policies and procedures
- Lead negotiations with key stakeholders, working alongside finance and legal teams
- Maintain up to date knowledge and awareness of industry trends
- Research and share market insights
- Develop and manage an origination team
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, engineering or similar field. Higher degree is ideal but not required
- Experience in business development, origination or a similar role within clean energy
- Deep understanding of specific ISO markets, including processes for interconnection and regulatory frameworks
- Experience developing and acquiring large-scale clean energy projects, particularly within solar and wind
- Strong industry relationships and network of contacts
- Ability to assess and identify opportunities for investment, perform due diligence and negotiate contracts
- Strong management and team-building skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Self-driven and results oriented
- Strong understanding of technologies, policies and financing within the clean energy industry