Director of M&A

Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to be a driving force in the business development of Energix. This role will be central to shaping the future of our dynamic and growing company, playing a leading role in critical M&A, offtake, and finance efforts. Through a commitment to developing a strong knowledge of the market and taking a proactive approach to originating new business, this role will be highly impactful in both the day-to-day and long-term success of Energix. The M&A Manager will work out of the company headquarters in the Arlington, VA office.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and screen potential M&A opportunities, including companies, pipelines, and projects to be purchased by the company
• Manage project finance and tax equity transactions
• Lead offtake structuring and negotiation efforts for solar, battery, PV/BESS hybrid across the US.
• Negotiate the terms of M&A transactions and oversee deal closing
• Identify suitable counterparties to sell the offtake and environmental attributes of projects;
• Build and maintain a good knowledge of the market, the different players in the industry, and the regulatory environment
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders: regulatory, utilities, municipalities, corporates, developers, and business leaders
• Oversee the due diligence process for potential M&A and/or tax equity transactions
• As part of the Development team, you will be expected to have additional Development and Business Development responsibilities as needed to facilitate the growth of the company and the project pipeline.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy, M&A, project development, origination, business development or relevant legal experience.
• Focus on and experience in the energy sector is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering, finance or a similarly related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with wholesale/retail electric supply markets, including PPAs, hedges, and/or capacity transactions and auctions if preferred.
• Impeccable customer relation skills, ability to interact with company personnel, external engineering firms, regulatory representatives, and ISO/RTOs representatives in a positive, team-building manner.
• Excellent work ethic, flexibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactivity - urge and passion to originate and initiate transactions, as well as the ability to execute.
• Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce error-free work under deadlines.

Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Energix does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic in any of its activities or operations, including employment decisions, selection of vendors and clients, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Energix team, as well as with our contractors, vendors, and clients.