Senior Director Merges and Acquisitions

Qcells North America; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Director of M&A to lead acquisitions and manage a team. The role focuses on solar and storage assets, requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills. Join a rapidly expanding organization in an exciting industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in renewable energy, focusing on M&A.
• Proficiency in project development processes and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement M&A strategies for renewable energy growth.
• Manage the entire deal lifecycle, from origination to transaction close.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Risk assessment

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Director of M&A will lead and manage the M&A team, driving acquisitions and overseeing the full deal cycle from origination to transaction close. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in renewable energy, particularly in solar and storage, and a proven track record in M&A. The ideal candidate will act as a player-coach, managing a team of originators and transaction professionals while actively participating in deal execution. The primary focus will be on storage assets across DG and utility scale, while balancing community solar and traditional C&I DG assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead M&A Strategy: Develop and implement M&A strategies to support the company's growth objectives in the renewable energy sector.
• Deal Origination: Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, including standalone storage assets and community solar projects.
• Due Diligence: Oversee comprehensive due diligence processes, including financial, legal, and operational assessments.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations of definitive agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.
• Transaction Management: Manage the entire deal lifecycle, from initial contact to transaction close, ensuring timely and successful deal execution.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of originators and transaction professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, legal advisors, and financial institutions.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify new opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on deal progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in renewable energy, with a focus on M&A, particularly solar (community solar) and storage (DG and utility scale).
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project development processes, with a demonstrated understanding of key milestones for developers.
• Underwriting: Experience in underwriting renewable energy projects, including financial modeling and risk assessment. In-depth knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and due diligence processes.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully closing complex transactions.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the renewable energy market, including regulatory and policy frameworks.
• Network: Established network within the renewable energy industry, including relationships with developers, investors, and financial institutions.
• Reporting: Proficiency in communicating concise summaries to senior management and presenting deal prospectuses to internal investment committees.
• Travel: Willingness to travel as required for deal origination and execution.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the essential physical, mental, and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.