Director of Corporate Development
Electric Hydrogen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead corporate development strategy aligned with long-term growth, commercialization, and market expansion goals
- Evaluate and build strategic programs including partnerships, joint ventures, M&A, and asset acquisitions
- Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform executive and Board decision-making
- Identify inorganic growth opportunities that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, or improve unit economic
- Investor narrative and equity story
- Pitch deck development and data room readiness
- Financial models, valuation analysis, scenario planning
- Support investor diligence, Q&A, and ongoing relationship management
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and external advisors (banks, investors, counsel) to manage transaction closing
- Partner with CFO to lead debt, project financing, and other capital markets efforts
- Manage relationship and all activities with lenders and advisors for existing credit facilities, including corporate debt and equipment financing
- Lead all amendments, facility draws and ongoing reporting, partnering with rest of finance organization
- Build integrated capital strategy, including the different types of available financing, to promote our efficient growth
- Lead a team overseeing end-to-end transaction execution for acquisitions, investments and partnerships, including: sourcing, valuation, diligence, negotiation, and integration planning
- Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships, offtake agreements, and joint ventures
- Build repeatable processes for transaction evaluation and approval
- Prepare materials for Board meetings, investment committees, and strategic reviews
- Provide clear, data-driven insights to executive leadership on capital allocation and growth trade-offs
- Be the trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team
- Work with Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams
- Align corporate development projects with product roadmap, deployment timelines, and regulatory constraints
- Help scale internal capabilities and processes as we grow
Requirements
- Master of Business Administration
- 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or strategy consulting
- Direct experience leading growth-stage fundraising (Series C/D or later)
- Financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution skills
- Experience in clean energy, climate tech, infrastructure, or capital-intensive technology businesses
- Experience working with senior executives, Boards, and external investors
- Prior operating experience at a venture-backed startup.
- Experience implementing M&A or strategic partnerships in energy, infrastructure, or industrial technology (preferred)
- Familiarity with project finance, tax equity, or structured finance in energy markets (preferred)
Benefits
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial modelingvaluation analysisscenario planningtransaction executionM&Acapital marketsfundraisingdeal executionstrategic partnershipsproject finance
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic advisingrelationship managementcommunicationteam managementdata-driven insightsnegotiationprocess improvementcollaborationexecutive engagement
Certifications
Master of Business Administration