Director of M&A / Business Development

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director, M&A & Business Development

Reports To: SVP – M & A & Business Development

Direct Reports: Yes Functional Unit: M&A Business Development

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Location: New York City / Charlotte / Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates approximately 7,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Work within and lead teams engaged in a broad range of M&A and business development initiatives. In addition to acquiring operating plants, the company buys late-stage development assets nearing construction, recontracts older assets, restructures, and invests in upgrades/expansions.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support or lead M&A and business development initiatives, as well as related corporate goals

- Acquire generating assets that satisfy company and fund investment criteria

- Negotiate and execute transactions, lead due diligence initiatives

- Prepare and present detailed investment recommendations to the senior leadership team as well as the investment committee and the Board

- Mentor, guide and develop in-house M&A and business development staff

- Maintain strong relationships with counterparties, partners, EPCs, bankers, suppliers and other service providers

- Stay current on the key market trends and regulations which may impact investment decisions

- Engage with relevant industry, professional and governmental organizations

- Participate in and contribute to the corporate planning process including development of strategic plans

- Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

- Six years’ experience in power M&A or business development including early career assignments in detailed financial modeling

- Recent experience in transaction negotiation, due diligence, and legal document functions

- Experience with renewables, storage or natural gas transactions

- Experience on teams that have successfully closed generation transactions

- Experience working for IPPs, developers, private equity or infrastructure investors (or their platform companies), investment banks or advisory firms

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Advanced multi-tasking capabilities, organizational skills, flexibility and attention to detail

- Exceptional work ethic with team first mentality

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.

- Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.

- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

- Ability to travel up to 10%.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and challenging work while also being down to earth.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.