Manager, Corporate Finance

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION 

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Corporate Finance, this position will provide financial analysis to support the organization's capital raising efforts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the company’s financing for Rio Grande LNG and future Next Carbon Solution projects. You will be required to manage the financial modeling and associated assumptions/inputs for the Corporate Finance team. 

• Manage the financial model for the company’s financing plans 
• Assess and optimize the company's capital structure by evaluating different financing options, including debt and equity, to best drive value creation for NextDecade 
• Play a key role in raising capital for strategic projects, managing relationships with financial institutions, and overseeing debt issuance processes 
• Coordinate the due diligence process with potential lenders/investors 
• Assist in interfacing with rating agencies, including model preparation, creating presentations, and managing diligence process 
• Prepare and review documents in connection with capital raising, including but not limited to consultant reports, CIMs, investor presentations, and various ad hoc materials 
• Support executive management for various assignments on an ad hoc basis 

• 7  years of experience in Banking or Corporate Finance for an Energy Company 
• Proven ability to manage several projects in a deadline-oriented environment 
• Strong experience with financial models and project finance 
• Excellent quantitative and financial acumen, including corporate finance experience 
• 4 -year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting materials to executive-level stakeholders 
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques 
• Proven ability to manage several projects in a deadline-oriented environment 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• LNG experience preferred 
• Project development experience preferred 
• Master's degree in related areas, MBA, and/or CFA designations are desirable 

Work Environment 

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

·  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

·  Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

·  While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

·  The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

·  Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.

·  Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties

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.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

·  Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

·  Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

·  Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

·  Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

·  Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

·  Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.