Director, Strategic Acquisitions & Growth

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Corporate Development Director to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures that strengthen the company’s financial performance and strategic position.

You will lead a team, coordinate due diligence, prepare materials for senior leadership and the Board, and work across units to align investments with corporate goals. The role requires ten years of M&A experience, MBA preferred, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or financial field; MBA preferred.
• Ten years’ experience in acquisitions and divestitures or equivalent corporate development.
• Demonstrated skilled negotiator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial analysis and modeling capability.
• Deep knowledge of tax, accounting, legal, and HR issues related to transactions.
• Ability to integrate technical and business judgment.
• Team player with ability to lead and interact at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in, or extensive knowledge of, energy sector.
• Willing to work additional hours and overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate development strategy and negotiate multiple large, complex transactions simultaneously.
• Guide business units in assessing and developing new corporate development initiatives which are consistent with company strategic and financial objectives.
• Maintain and continuously improve a consistent methodology for the screening and prioritization of business opportunities and resource allocation.
• Evaluate the company's portfolio of businesses and assess gaps relative to capabilities, markets, and investment risk/return.
• Coordinate and conduct project management of corporate development opportunities that have been approved for implementation.
• Coach and develop staff in all areas of Corporate Development deal identification.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Energy sector knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Corporate Development Director to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures that strengthen the company’s financial performance and strategic position.

You will lead a team, coordinate due diligence, prepare materials for senior leadership and the Board, and work across units to align investments with corporate goals. The role requires ten years of M&A experience, MBA preferred, and willingness to travel.