Renewable Energy Director

Elevate Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international advisory platform is seeking a Director to join its Energy Transition team, focusing on renewable energy transactions in Ireland and the UK. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading M&A transactions, advising clients, and driving business development in the renewable energy sector. Strong experience in M&A and financial modelling is essential. This role offers the chance to impact one of the most dynamic growth markets.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the renewable energy sector.
• Proven M&A experience in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Originate opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
• Lead M&A transactions on buy and sell sides.
• Advise on M&A strategy and transaction planning.

Skills

Business development

M&A transactions

Financial modelling

Client relationship management

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

A top-tier international M&A and strategy advisory platform is seeking a Director to join its Energy Transition team, delivering high-profile renewable energy transactions across Ireland and the UK. The team provides end-to-end support throughout the deal lifecycle, combining sector expertise with execution excellence to help clients unlock value in one of the most dynamic growth markets.

Role:

• Originate opportunities and lead business development in the renewable energy sector.
• Lead the execution of M&A transactions on both the buy and sell side, including deal structuring and negotiations.
• Advise clients on M&A strategy and transaction planning, including preparation of assets for sale and coordination of other advisers.
• Apply deep sector knowledge to assess financial model assumptions and oversee complex modelling.
• Manage client relationships and ensure successful delivery across all stages of the deal lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Professionally qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of the renewable energy sector, with proven M&A experience in Ireland.
• Track record of leading transactions on both the buy and sell side, including structuring, financing and negotiating agreements.
• Skilled in complex financial modelling and comfortable reviewing and challenging model assumptions.
• Demonstrated business development ability with experience identifying and originating new opportunities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple advisers and lead teams.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues, with a collaborative and professional approach.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail, contact Diarmuid Clancy [e-mail] or apply directly via the link below.