Sr. Manager Corporate Development

Description:

Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”). Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States.

MSIP is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform. Founded in 2006, MSIP has made over 30 investments across its three flagship closed-ended funds. Since inception, MSIP has had more than $13 billion in commitments. For further information about Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/infrastructurepartners.

The corporate headquarters is in Tampa, Florida with operations across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America.

Job Summary

The Corporate Development Manager will lead the Corporate Development function and report directly to the SVP Business Development & Product Marketing. This function plays a vital role in driving both organic and inorganic growth across Seven Seas Water Group, supporting the company’s strategic priorities and execution efforts.

The role encompasses end-to-end responsibility for project financial modeling, investment case development, internal approvals, and participates in contract negotiations. It also contributes to the company’s strategic planning process and supports M&A, partnerships, and other growth initiatives. The Corporate Development Manager will work cross-functionally with business development, engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams to build and validate financial models, develop proposal inputs, and drive projects from lead qualification through execution.

A deep understanding of the Water-as-a-Service® model, customer needs, market dynamics, and risk evaluation is essential. The successful candidate will support both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, conducting due diligence, profitability assessments, and risk analysis. They will participate in all stages of the process, from opportunity origination and evaluation to contract or transaction execution. Additional responsibilities include contributing to market research and strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, pays close attention to detail, and collaborates effectively across functions.

Requirements:

Qualification/Requirements:

Financial modeling/valuation experience including:

Education/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a finance, accounting, or economics degree with 1-3 years’ work experience in a related role. Candidates with an advanced business degree (MBA, MSF) a plus. It would be desirable if the candidate has experience in investment banking, private equity, or M&A. General understanding of accounting and economics is necessary. Working knowledge of Spanish would also be a plus. Incumbent should be proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A high degree of professionalism and proven ability to complete tasks independently and on time with a high degree of thoroughness, strong communication, and accuracy is required.

How to Apply

Send resumes to Talent@7seaswater.com or apply online at sevenseaswater.com. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.