M&A Director – Power Generating Assets

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title M&ABD Director Power Generating Assets Reports To VP M & A Direct Reports Yes Functional Unit M&A Business Development FLSA Status Exempt Position Type Full Time Location Denver New York THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates approximately 7000 MW of utility scale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the US Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our associates sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation Based in New York Denver and Charlotte Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on We are where renewable meets reliable See wwwonwardenergycom for more information THE CHALLENGE Work 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 upgradesexpansions THE RESPONSIBILITIES Support or lead M&A and business development initiatives as well as related corporate goalsAcquire generating assets that satisfy company and fund investment criteriaNegotiate and execute transactions lead due diligence initiativesPrepare and present detailed investment recommendations to the senior leadership team as well as the investment committee and the BoardMentor guide and develop in house M&A and business development staffMaintain strong relationships with counterparties partners EPCs bankers suppliers and other service providersStay current on the key market trends and regulations which may impact investment decisionsEngage with relevant industry professional and governmental organizationsParticipate in and contribute to the corporate planning process including development of strategic plansOther duties as assignedTHE PROFILE TO SUCCEED Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline Six years experience in power M&A or business development including early career assignments in detailed financial modelingRecent experience in transaction negotiation due diligence and legal document functionsExperience with renewables storage or natural gas transactionsExperience on teams that have successfully closed generation transactionsExperience working for IPPs developers private equity or infrastructure investors or their platform companies investment banks or advisory firmsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced multi tasking capabilities organizational skills flexibility and attention to detailExceptional work ethic with team first mentalityTHE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to stand walk talk hear and close and distance vision capabilityAbility to sit climb or balance stoop kneel andor crouchAbility to lift andor move up to 10 poundsAbility to travel up to 10THE TEAM The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration dedication and challenging work while also being down to earth THE WORK ENVIRONMENT The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer phone and scannerphotocopier THE TOTAL REWARDS 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 If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruitingonwardenergycom EEO STATEMENT Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer FemalesMinorityVeteransDisabledSexual OrientationGender 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