Senior Director, Corporate Development & Financial Markets

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director Corporate Development & Financial Markets to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space. This role will support financial discipline around P&L visibility, margin improvement, and business performance. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a Energy & Utilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of M&A transactions from initial meetings to closing
• Identify and build strategic relationships with solar financiers and ESG-focused investors
• Conduct deep financial analyses on profitability and risk for various funding structures
• Develop integration plans to ensure seamless transitions post-merger
• Prepare data-driven investment theses for the Executive Team and Board of Directors
• Design and execute structured partnership models for new clients and financial products
• Oversee the development of reporting frameworks linking technical data to financial KPIs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transaction-intensive roles such as Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Private Equity
• Proven experience leading and closing multiple M&A transactions, ideally in the $25M - $200M range
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage external advisors
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required
• Preferably possess deep experience in Renewable Energy Finance; MBA from a top-tier program is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including 100% premium for employees and 50% for dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees after one year
• $1,000 annual 401(k) match with thoughtful paid time off policies
• Opportunity for professional growth with up to $500 annual learning reimbursement
• Inclusive culture supported by affinity groups and company-wide wellness initiatives