Director of M&A / Business Development

Company: Onward Energy
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Position Title: Director, M&A & Business DevelopmentReports To: SVP - M & A & Business DevelopmentDirect Reports: Yes Functional Unit: M&A Business DevelopmentFLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-TimeLocation: New York, Charlotte, DenverWork 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
• 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 mentalityTHE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust 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 TEAMThe Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and challenging work while also being down to earth.THE WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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.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.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.
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