Director of Origination & Execution
***CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY, M&A, PROJECT FINANCE, TAX EQUITY & MANAGERIAL SKILLS FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS***
Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a highly qualified Director of Origination and Execution for one of the world’s largest privately-owned renewable energy companies, backed by a Pension and Investment fund. The candidate should have proven execution experience in M&A transactions of early and midstage greenfield renewable energy assets, as well as in raising project financing and tax equity in the US. The candidate will take origination and execution responsibility with a high degree of autonomy.
The successful candidate will be based in Austin, Texas (hybrid) and will report to the US Head of O&E.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting the US Head of O&E and US Country Head on identifying and executing investment opportunities for our client in the US, initially targeting acquisition of early and mid-stage greenfield renewable energy projects
* Raising project finance and tax equity ahead of construction
* Refinance existing debt facilities for operational projects to optimise equity cash flow
* Oversee equity investment and underwriting processes, including task allocation and management throughout the investment cycle. Elements of review typically include: analysing financial models, information memorandum, due diligence (legal, technical, environmental, financial, and tax), internal approval process, and drafting of transaction documentation related to the concrete investment opportunities in the US
* Collaborate closely with internal teams (Development, Investment Analysis, Legal, Finance, Tax, Technical, Asset Management, etc.)
* Work with external advisers in the Origination & Execution (O&E) process, including M&A, Financial, Legal, and Technical advisories.
* People Management: Train, support, and oversee collaborators (analysts, associates) in the execution and negotiation of investment transactions, preparation of internal presentations, analysing optimal transactions, reviewing Due Diligence results, etc.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Proven experience originating and executing renewable energy equity and and debt transactions in the US
* Ability to structure and transaction on early and mid stage development assets through upfront or earn out structures
* Knowledgeable in raising and structuring US tax equity investments.
* Deep understanding of various renewable energy technologies (wind, solar PV, battery storage) and the full investment cycle
* In-depth knowledge of the North American Electricity Market and U.S. development process
* Excellent communication skills, able to address contractual, commercial, and technical issues
* Ability to adapt and reassess priorities in challenging situations and tight deadlines
* Relevant academic and professional qualifications
Competencies
* Self-driven with the ability to manage diverse workloads and meet deadlines
* Expertise in equity and debt structuring/restructuring
* Comprehensive understanding of the project development cycle
* Meticulous attention to detail, analytically prowess, and risk management skills
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop constructive external relationships
* Commercially astute, motivated, bright, and personable
* Proactive, pragmatic, positive, and solution-oriented
* Enthusiastic, responsible, and capable of problem ownership and resolution
* Team-oriented, open to information sharing, and contributing to group knowledge