Head 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 Head of Origination and Execution for one of the world’s largest privately-owned renewable energy companies, backed by a Pension and Investment fund. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in origination, M&A, tax equity, and project finance execution, along with strong analytically abilities and in-depth knowledge of the US renewable energy market. This role requires a leader who can set the standard for the team while managing a small group of less experienced Origination & Execution professionals.
The candidate should take on direct responsibility for origination and execution while fostering a culture of autonomy within the team. This position is based in Austin, Texas, with a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate will be a team builder who employs a collaborative management style to maximise the potential of a talented team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team responsible for originating and executing new investment opportunities in the USA.
- Develop and nurture relationships to secure bilateral deals and generate new business opportunities.
- Execute approved deals efficiently, ensuring the delivery of expected business outcomes.
- Raise tax equity and project finance for projects.
- Focus on value creation by identifying and securing value-accredit opportunities.
- Manage the sale and disposition of assets.
- Prepare and present deals to the Investment Committee and provide support during Board meetings.
- Efficiently allocate deal flow to align with the evolving demands of the business.
- Collaborate with global leadership to ensure adequate resourcing for origination and execution activities in the USA.
- Ensure thorough evaluation of new opportunities.
- Maintain strong communication with functional heads and teams.
- Directly generate new investment opportunities.
- Ensure accurate reporting of pipeline and opportunity evaluations to global leadership.
- Hire, train, and develop new employees.
- Participate in the US Executive Committee, providing comprehensive insights into the business.
Key Requirements:
- Extensive experience in renewable energy deal origination and execution in the USA, including both greenfield and brownfield assets, financial analysis, tax equity, project financing and M&A.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
- Strong understanding of investment strategy and key drivers of investment decisions.
- Knowledge of risks and challenges associated with projects at various life cycle stages, such as development, construction, and operation, with a holistic view of potential issues that can impact projects.
- Reside in Austin, Texas or willing to relocate.
