Strategic Director, Energy Commercial Due Diligence

Capstone LLC (US); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone LLC (US) seeks a seasoned Director with at least five years in conducting commercial due diligence to support private equity and corporate mergers and acquisitions, with deep energy markets knowledge. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and SQL.

The successful candidate will mentor junior team members and present findings to investors, portfolio companies, and senior decision-makers, while navigating energy pricing, regulatory frameworks, and investment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial due diligence with a focus or, at a minimum, meaningful exposure to the energy sector.
• Familiarity with energy markets, including power, renewables, midstream, upstream, and emerging clean energy sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engagements and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to C-suite and investment committee audiences.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commercial due diligence on energy companies (and their products / services), assessing market size (TAM/SAM/SOM), growth potential, commercial outlook, competitive positioning, analysis of growth tailwinds/headwinds, right to win, and business strategy.
• Analyze supply/demand fundamentals, power pricing, capacity markets, offtake structures, and resource adequacy to support investment decisions.
• Assess federal and state policy, regulatory, and market developments and assess their implications for our clients’ energy investment theses.
• Synthesize findings into clear, board-ready, data-driven reports and investment recommendations.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for investors, portfolio companies, lenders, and energy stakeholders to inform strategic and capital allocation decisions.
• Mentor and manage junior team members, overseeing analytical workstreams and quality of deliverables.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Due diligence leadership

Data-driven reporting

Board-ready communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (strongly preferred)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Capstone LLC (US) seeks a seasoned Director with at least five years in conducting commercial due diligence to support private equity and corporate mergers and acquisitions, with deep energy markets knowledge. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and SQL.

The successful candidate will mentor junior team members and present findings to investors, portfolio companies, and senior decision-makers, while navigating energy pricing, regulatory frameworks, and investment