Position Description Origis Energy is seeking an experienced M&A executive to lead and execute the company's utility scale solar and energy storage business growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and closing attractive project and portfolio acquisitions.
The position will serve an integral, leadership role overseeing a high performing M&A team responsible for all aspects of profitable growth and expansion via mergers and acquisitions. The role provides an opportunity to join a leading, vertically integrated renewable energy developer with an extensive and growing pipeline of utility scale solar and energy storage projects.
The Senior Director Mergers & Acquisitions, is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities Execute the companies M&A strategies in alignment with growth and shareholder return objectives Lead the origination, analysis, structuring, documentation, and execution of utility scale solar and storage project acquisitions and dispositions Analyze different markets: (1) political/regulatory environment, (2) the legal and tax environment, (3) electricity markets from a financial, legal, supplier and infrastructure point of view, and (4) conclude on the overall attractiveness of a market for investment Establish and maintain relationships with advisors, brokers, and developers to source attractive acquisition opportunities as well as counterparties for dispositions aligned to business objectives and underwriting criteria Perform project due diligence across various functional areas including Finance, EPC, O&M, asset management, interconnection, real estate, permitting, environmental, and insurance Work with in-house and external counsel to review, negotiate and close purchase and sale agreements, joint development, and partnership agreements Manage post-acquisition development, financing, and commercial obligations and activities Communicate with other departments including Development, Origination, Project Finance, Engineering, FP&A, and Accounting on transaction details as well as business planning and work processes Prepare presentations and analysis necessary to obtain internal investment committee and BOD approvals Maintain opportunity pipeline reporting, as well as department budgets, forecasts, and acquisition financing needs Explore, and lead improvements in acquisition opportunity screening and analysis Be responsible for various internal administrative functions which are required to support acquisitions Provides hands-on leadership, guidance, mentorship, training, development, and performance management to the M&A staff Ensures that the M&A team is optimally sized and structured to support the needs of the business Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related Minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant renewable energy industry experience in business development, M&A, project finance, or corporate development Experience serving in an executive leadership role; preferably in a renewable energy development or IPP firm Advanced knowledge of solar, solar + storage, and stand-alone storage markets and economics Established relationships with renewable sector advisors, brokers, and developers Experience in Financial Modeling and Valuation of relevant projects and markets; including advanced Excel skills Strong commercial, technical, analytical, and creative transaction structuring abilities Rigorous and detailed orientated with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in an integrated team environment Key Attributes for Success Ability to maintain discipline and focus on acquisition strategies; filter and pursue only value accretive opportunities Ability to identify, quantify and mitigate risks; realize opportunities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills Execution focused mindset with a high level of initiative Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced environment Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative working relationships across multiple functional areas in the organization Has a strong sense of urgency and bias for action Ability to work with all levels of management and key stakeholders Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines Travel Up to 30% travel as necessary
Location: Miami, FL or Greater NYC with regular travel to Miami HQ
Job Level Senior Director – direct reports
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