What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Corporate Development & M&A position at The Sustainable Partnership?
We're partnering with an established US clean energy business with a portfolio of operating renewables and energy storage assets and a growing pipeline. The firm is well-positioned in the energy transition and focused on delivering power that is affordable, reliable and resilient at scale.
This is a senior, high-visibility hire within the finance team. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll help drive the firm's Corporate Development and M&A activity and play a central role in shaping its next phase of growth.
The role
You bring a genuine understanding of power markets alongside both asset-level and portfolio/corporate M&A experience. You're comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working across a collaborative, fast-moving team, and helping build out capability as the business scales.
What you'll do:
- Partner with senior leadership to identify acquisition and divestiture opportunities aligned to the firm's strategic goals
- Build and maintain a network of industry contacts, financial sponsors and investment bankers to source opportunities
- Attend industry conferences, research adjacent markets and track competitor activity to surface prospects that fit the platform
- Run rigorous analysis to provide detailed insight and guidance on potential transactions
- Lead due diligence and integration, coordinating cross-functional teams throughout the process
- Negotiate price and deal terms, build financial models to support valuation, and set benchmarks for post-close planning
- Mentor junior team members and help develop the next generation of talent
- Recruit strong people into the team
- Support finance-related special projects as they arise
What we're looking for
- 7 years in corporate development, private equity or investment banking, with an energy focus
- A track record of driving multiple deals from sourcing through to integration, and managing complex negotiations end to end
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated, solutions-oriented and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
- A collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and seniority levels