Strategic M&A & Corporate Development Director

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Pension, 401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX seeks a Corporate Development Director to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures to enhance corporate financial performance. You will lead due diligence, valuation, and risk assessments, coordinating cross-functional teams and preparing materials for executives and the Board.

The role requires a decade of acquisitions experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and energy-sector know‑how, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or financial field is required; MBA preferred.
• Ten years’ experience in acquisitions and divestitures or equivalent corporate development experience.
• Demonstrated skilled negotiator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of transaction-related tax, accounting, legal, and human resource issues.
• Ability to work well within a team and lead across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Corporate Development team in developing and managing Operating Company strategies.
• Independently negotiate multiple large, complex transactions.
• Coordinate financial valuations, due diligence reviews, and risk assessment.
• Prepare materials for senior leadership and Board review; coordinate regulatory approvals.
• Coach and develop staff in Corporate Development deal identification and execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Energy industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or financial field

MBA preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX seeks a Corporate Development Director to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures to enhance corporate financial performance. You will lead due diligence, valuation, and risk assessments, coordinating cross-functional teams and preparing materials for executives and the Board.

The role requires a decade of acquisitions experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and energy-sector know‑how, with