Strategic M&A & Portfolio Growth Leader

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); 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

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Corporate Development Director to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. You will drive financial valuations, due diligence, risk assessment, and regulatory approvals while coordinating with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in acquisitions, strong negotiation and financial modeling skills, and deep knowledge of energy sector dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or financial field required; MBA preferred.
• Ten years’ experience in acquisitions and divestitures, or equivalent corporate development experience.
• Demonstrated skilled negotiator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial analysis and modeling capability.
• Deep knowledge of transaction-related tax, accounting, legal, and human resource issues.
• Capable of integrating technical and business judgment.
• Ability to work well within a team, and to successfully lead and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in, or extensive knowledge of, an energy related field.
• Must be available to work additional hours. Overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Corporate Development team in developing and managing one or more Operating Company Corporate Development Strategies; negotiate multiple large, complex transactions.
• Guide business units in assessing and developing new corporate development initiatives aligned with objectives.
• Maintain a consistent methodology for screening and prioritizing opportunities and resource allocation.
• Evaluate the company’s portfolio and identify gaps to close; recommend approaches.
• Coordinate and conduct project management of approved opportunities.
• Coach and develop staff in all areas of Corporate Development deal identification.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Financial analysis

Energy sector experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical or financial)

MBA preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Corporate Development Director to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. You will drive financial valuations, due diligence, risk assessment, and regulatory approvals while coordinating with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in acquisitions, strong negotiation and financial modeling skills, and deep knowledge of energy sector dynamics.