Director US Transactions and M and A

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Transactions and M&A, the Director of US Transactions and M&A is the manager responsible for supporting the execution of RES's strategic plan for monetizing its renewable energy development portfolio through marketing and selling individual or portfolios of projects to project owners including Investor-Owned Utilities (IOU), Independent Power Producers (IPP), and Institutional Investors across the United States. Projects include wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects. The Director manages all aspects of the transactions in partnership with the development team and is accountable for supporting the overall and fiscal year revenue targets. In addition, the Director supports the M&A work for the development team primarily through the acquisition of project portfolios with direct coordination with the development team.

Requirements:

• Helps drive the development of processes and systems and provide analysis for monetizing RES's development portfolio including teasers, CIMs, RFQs, RFPs and leveling sheets.
• Negotiates and leads transactions and project closings in partnership with the development, pre-construction and engineering, transmission, construction, support services, and legal teams.
• Establishes strategic relationships with identified buyers of RES assets.
• Reviews and negotiate contractual terms in purchase/sale agreements.
• Maintains and expands relationships with lenders, investors, and buyers.
• Participates in and validates assumptions in financial analysis to support selling projects.
• Develops analyses with presentations to RES's investment committee for transaction approvals.
• Coordinates with RES development strategy team to identify potential acquisition targets and engage with these targets.
• Leads the acquisition of individual and portfolios of projects.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Work and coordinate with the development team to deliver planned revenue targets on time and has (or is willing to develop) a network within the renewable community to facilitate potential acquisitions in support of RES' growth targets.
• Presents, supports, and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in the hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of the client group.
• Employee Development:
  • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees' responsibilities.
  • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
  • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent
• Master's degree in business preferred.
• 7+ years of experience negotiating transactions, preferably in the energy industry
• Understanding of energy market financing.
• Ability to travel 15-30%
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to negotiate at a high level for the sale and acquisition of renewable energy projects.
• Exceptional organizational ability.
• Advanced persuasion and communication skills.
• Very strong and proven commercial transaction and M&A experience, preferably in the wind, solar, and storage sectors.
• Is a natural relationship-builder who can develop and maintain relationships with IOUs, IPPs, and Institutional Investors.
• Able to work with and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to manage external consultants and legal counsel.
• Functional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, building strategic partnerships, business acumen, and managing vision and purpose.

Anticipated base salary range: $175,000 - $244,000

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representatives of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, humidity, hazards, vibrations, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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