Associate-Corporate Development

Tallgrass; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass seeks an Associate-Corporate Development to drive growth, financial health, and strategic objectives through corporate development, sustainability, and financial analysis. The role leverages financial modeling, project management, investor relations, and strategic initiatives to contribute to the company’s long-term success.

The incumbent will participate in industry monitoring, evaluate acquisitions, support equity/debt financing, develop investor materials, and advance sustainability

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Corporate Development or Investment Banking in the energy sector.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, Spotfire, VBA and SQL.
• Valid driver’s license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Development – Lead industry monitoring and analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Corporate Development – Use business and financial diligence on potential acquisitions, capital projects and other corporate initiatives.
• Corporate Development – Utilize financial modeling to evaluate accounting, valuation and leverage effects of initiatives.
• Corporate Development – Oversee the execution of acquisitions and other initiatives.
• Treasury – Evaluate capital structure alternatives via financial modeling.
• Treasury – Draft capital offering documentation and data support for disclosures.
• Treasury – Support equity and debt financing activities.
• Investor Relations – Analyze corporate financial data for internal reports supporting investor communication.
• Investor Relations – Develop management presentations for investor meetings.
• Investor Relations – Assist with drafting press releases for investor/financial community.
• Stability/Sustainability – Develop sustainability metrics and processes across the organization.
• Stability/Sustainability – Support climate-related scenario analysis.
• Project Management – Coordinate development and deployment of new processes and data collection methods.
• Financial Analysis – Conduct analysis for major transactions including M&A and contracts.
• Financial Analysis – Develop corporate financial models for long-term planning.
• Communicating and Reporting – Foster a positive open work environment and disciplined execution.
• Communicating and Reporting – Manage personnel matters and administrative tasks.
• Communicating and Reporting – Assist in budgeting and financial measures of Corporate Development.
• Communicating and Reporting – Evaluate the Corporate Development structure for continual improvement.
• Collaborate professionally with a wide range of people.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Accounting skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Earth Sciences, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Spotfire

VBA

SQL

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate-Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, financial health and strategic objectives through expertise in corporate development, sustainability and financial analysis. The incumbent will leverage their skills in financial modeling, project management, investor relations, and strategic initiatives to contribute effectively to the company’s long-term success.

Primary Purpose

The Associate-Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, financial health and strategic objectives through expertise in corporate development, sustainability and financial analysis. The incumbent will leverage their skills in financial modeling, project management, investor relations, and strategic initiatives to contribute effectively to the company’s long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Development
  • Lead industry monitoring and analysis to identify growth opportunities
  • Use business and financial diligence on potential acquisitions, capital projects and other corporate initiatives.
  • Utilize financial modeling to evaluate the accounting, valuation, and leverage effects of potential acquisitions, capital projects and other corporate initiatives.
  • Oversee the execution of acquisitions, project, and other corporate initiative execution as required.
• Treasury
  • Utilize financial modeling to evaluate the accounting, valuation, and leverage effects of capital structure alternatives.
  • Draft capital offering documentation and maintenance of data support for disclosures.
  • Provide strategic support with equity and debt financing activities.
• Investor Relations
  • Collect and analyze corporate financial data in order to provide management with internal reports in support of investor communication.
  • Develop management presentations for investor meetings.
  • Assist with drafting of press releases for the investor/financial community.
  • Provide peer/competitor analysis, monitoring, and benchmarking.
• Stability/Sustainability Initiatives
  • Develop and implement sustainability metrics and processes across the organization.
  • Support strategic initiatives and climate-related scenario analysis.
• Project Management
  • Coordinate the development and deployment of new processes and data collection methods.
• Financial Analysis and Modeling
  • Conduct financial analysis for major transactions, including M&A and commercial contracts.
  • Develop corporate financial models for long-term planning and strategic decisions.
• Communicating and Reporting
  • Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
  • Manage personnel related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support and completing administrative paperwork as needed.
  • Assist in the management of the budget and other financial measures of the Corporate Development department.
  • Provide support in conducting regular evaluation of the Corporate Development structure for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.
  • Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Earth Sciences, Economics or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Corporate Development or Investment Banking within the energy sector.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Quick Books, Spotfire, VBA and SQL.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient accounting and financial skills.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Physical Demands

All physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions (office environment only)
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. Required to talk and hear. Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Preferred experience within the energy sector.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position will be $135,000-$160,000/yr.

Other Responsibilities

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.