Business Development Manager

Panthera Grid Partners, LLC•Houston, TX

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Manager supports investment decisions across Panthera Grid Partners’ renewable energy portfolio. This role develops and maintains valuation and pricing analyses for projects in the development pipeline and supports the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, sell-downs, and divestments. Working with senior management and teams across Development, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Construction, the Manager builds and reviews financial models, assesses project economics, identifies risks and value drivers, and prepares investment recommendations. The role requires strong financial and commercial acumen, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions and projects with minimal supervision. The position is hybrid in Houston, Texas, with four days in the office and Fridays remote. Travel is approximately 10% for conferences, transaction-related activities, and investor meetings. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship or transfer visas are unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy development, independent power production, project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A.
Experience managing M&A transaction workstreams, financial due diligence, and investment evaluations.
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of renewable energy project economics, financing structures, and key commercial and regulatory considerations.
Ability to independently manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results within established timelines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills, including the ability to develop recommendations and present findings to senior leadership.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong business judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship or transfer visas are not available.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% for conferences, transaction-related activities, and investor meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing M&A transaction workstreams, financial due diligence, and investment evaluations in utility-scale solar, wind, or energy storage.

Responsibilities

Lead valuation and investment analyses for internally developed projects and support evaluation and execution of acquisitions, sell-downs, and divestments.
Build, maintain, and update detailed unlevered and levered financial models for project pricing, valuation, transaction analysis, and investment decisions.
Review financial models, assess project economics, and identify value drivers, risks, and sensitivities to inform pricing recommendations and strategic decisions.
Oversee financial, commercial, technical, and legal due diligence, coordinating internal teams and external advisors, managing data room materials, reviewing information, and tracking open items.
Partner with senior leadership and legal counsel to develop, review, and negotiate transaction documents and commercial agreements.
Prepare and present investment approval materials communicating valuation results, pricing recommendations, risks, and strategic considerations to senior management.
Coordinate valuation and transaction workstreams with internal teams, investors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
Manage systems and processes for tracking project valuations, business development opportunities, transaction milestones, and deliverables; identify improvements to analytical and execution processes.