Senior Director, Corporate Development & Financial Markets
About The Position
The Senior Director of Corporate Development will be the company’s dedicated M&A execution leader and financial services strategist. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) with a strategic dotted-line reporting relationship into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This leader will serve as a strategic bridge between renewable energy assets and the financial markets; and this role is also responsible for translating the corporate strategy into successful, value-accretive transactions. The Senior Director holds primary responsibility for transaction discipline, financial diligence, negotiation support, and post-merger integration (PMI) oversight, while proactively cultivating relationships with institutional investors to enhance asset bankability and market footprint.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in transaction-intensive roles (Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Private Equity).
- Proven track record of successfully leading, structuring, and closing multiple M&A transactions (ideally in the $25M - $200M enterprise value range) within the renewable energy, technology, SaaS, or FinTech sectors.
- Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams and managing external financial/legal advisors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required.
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference for candidates with deep experience in Renewable Energy Finance.
- MBA from a top-tier program highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Financial Services Ecosystem & Strategic Cultivation: Institutional Partnership Origination, Back-Up Servicing Cultivation, Institutional "Scouting" & Sales Handoff, Financial Services Industry Mapping, Capital Structure & Fund Analysis, "Bankability" & De-risking Strategy, Capital Markets Positioning, Product-Finance Integration.
- Transaction Execution & Financial Rigor: M&A Process Ownership, Structured Partnerships & Minority Investments, Advanced Valuation & Modeling, Market Monitoring, Due Diligence Leadership, Negotiation Support.
- Strategic Partnership & Pipeline Management: Strategic Alignment, Executive & Board Communication, External Representation.
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI) & M&A Infrastructure: Integration Planning, Synergy Realization, M&A Playbook.
Benefits
- family medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- 401(k) administration and $1k match per year
- thoughtful paid time off
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year
- four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
- competitive total compensation package that includes monthly health insurance premiums, bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
- up to $500 in annual learning reimbursement for courses, certifications, or conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
