Senior Manager M&A – Solar & Energy Storage

Opportunity for an experienced renewable energy M&A and business development professional to join a global, utility-scale solar and energy storage IPP as its Senior Manager for the Americas.

The Senior M&A and BD Manager will perform as the deal and commercial transaction lead, with responsibility for managing and closing utility-scale solar and storage M&A transactions across a project, portfolio, and platform scope.

The position can be worked remotely or on a hybrid basis from one of the company's four US offices.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the M&A leadership to establish and execute group strategy including quarterly and annual growth trajectories
• Lead M&A activities including sourcing, initial screening, project and platform diligence, off-take support, and transaction negotiation and execution of portfolios totally multiple GWs
• Manage, structure, negotiate, and close utility-scale solar and storage asset purchase agreements
• Manage cross-functional collaboration with various international stakeholders and teams, from legal, through finance, business development and senior management
• Develop and manage relationships with external consultants
• Support the continued refinement of M&A processes across the team and group
• Coach Analysts and Senior Analysts to perform effectively in their roles
• Collaborate with Sr. Director to facilitate the origination of late-stage acquisition opportunities

Requirements:

• Min. degree-level education in a related discipline; Master's/MBA preferred
• 5+ years' professional experience working in US power markets, with a focus on executing commercial transactions and developing and managing growth strategies
• Experience originating business development opportunities with partners and customers
• Strong network within the industry a plus
• Prior 'closing' history and relationships across the utility-scale PV and energy storage sector in the US
• Demonstrable track record of structuring and negotiating commercial transactions including MIPA, APA, PSA etc.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling skills and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Positive, 'can-do' attitude and mindset
• Ambitious professional that enjoy working at pace
• Ability to keep a clear head under pressure and tight deadlines
• Right to live and work in the US required