Corporate Development Modeler and M&A Execution

Expand Energy • Oklahoma City, TX

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About The Position

The Corporate Development Modeler and M&A Executioner supports the company’s strategic growth by developing sophisticated financial models to evaluate investments across the energy value chain and serve as lead executioner on M&A transaction. This role is central to analyzing opportunities such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, joint ventures, infrastructure and power investments, and large‑scale capital projects such as LNG. The ideal candidate has a strong background in private equity, hedge fund, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance—paired with a solid understanding of the energy industry’s market drivers, regulatory landscape, and asset‑heavy business models.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, including building models from scratch for asset‑heavy and commodity‑driven businesses
• Strong understanding of energy market fundamentals, such as commodity pricing, cost curves, regulatory frameworks, production/operational metrics, and energy transition trends
• Experience evaluating energy‑related M&A, divestitures, and joint ventures
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret large, complex datasets
• Strong communication skills with experience preparing executive‑ready presentations and investment recommendations
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Minimum: High school diploma or GED
• Minimum: 2 - 5 years related work experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or financial analysis—preferably within the energy sector

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Preferred: MBA, CFA, or energy‑specific certifications
• Preferred: Hands‑on experience with Python for data analysis, automation, or modeling

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate potential energy‑related transactions including upstream, midstream, downstream, LNG, power generation, and emerging energy technologies
• Develop valuation analyses using DCF, net asset value (NAV), commodity price sensitivities, precedent transactions, and comparable companies
• Conduct accretion/dilution modeling to measure the financial impact of strategic transactions on earnings and free cash flow
• Analyze synergies, operational efficiencies, and integration risks associated with energy sector transactions, including field development, pipeline capacity, and power market integration
• Support full M&A and divestiture lifecycle, including asset screening, commercial and technical due diligence, financial review, bid strategy, negotiation support, and post‑deal integration modeling
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Strategy, and Operations teams to validate assumptions related to production forecasts, capital expenditures, reserves, power generation profiles, commodity price curves, and regulatory factors
• Prepare investment decks, valuation summaries, and executive presentations for senior leadership and the Board
• Perform market and competitive analysis focusing on energy market trends, regulatory changes, energy transition impacts, and long‑term supply/demand dynamics
• Support annual strategic planning, corporate portfolio optimization, and capital allocation decisions—balancing legacy assets with emerging clean‑energy investments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED