Director, Corporate Development & Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct due diligence activities
• Act as a liaison between Corporate Development and other Amp departments to successfully implement our strategy and support the overall growth efforts of the organization
• Support the office of the CFO on strategic finance initiatives
• Structure and negotiate commercial relationships between Amp and its business partners
• Collaborate with project managers, project team members, internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, operations, engineering, legal and accounting to meet corporate business objectives
• Effectively build and maintain positive relationships with Amp team members, sponsors, service providers and other stakeholders
• Provide quarterly/annual updates on competitor/key target opportunities and develop targeted acquisition plans
• Support other growth initiatives and strategies as required to help the organization achieve its overall corporate goals

Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a diploma in a related field from a top-tier university (required)
• Master’s degree in finance or business administration from a top-tier university (preferred)
• 10 years of related business, finance, or investment banking experience (required)
• Experienced in structuring and negotiating debt agreements, including project finance debt (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision (required)
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills, including advanced Excel modeling skills (required)
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including advanced PowerPoint skills (required)
• Experience with using AI for finance, coding with Python, using or creating RAG frameworks (preferred)
• Deal structuring experience (preferred)
• Passion for and track record of delivering results and problem solving (required)
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain trusting relationships internally and externally (required)
• Able to work independently to organize, plan, coordinate, and manage multiple work streams simultaneously (required)
• Strong leadership skills in delegation, negotiation, communication, and consensus building to meet management’s objectives (required)
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to research and understand legal and financial implications (required)
• Excellent understanding of Amp Americas’ industry, customers, and providers (preferred)
• Interest in alternative energy and/or renewable fuels (required)

What We Offer

• Compensation package commensurate with experience including productivity pay and equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry
• Location, Chicago, IL