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Origis Energy · 1 month ago

Director Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Origis Energy is a leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platform committed to a carbon-free future. The Director of Mergers & Acquisitions will lead the company's utility scale solar and energy storage business growth strategies, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and executing project acquisitions and dispositions.

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Responsibilities

Execute the company’s M&A strategies in alignment with growth and shareholder return objectives
Lead the origination, analysis, structuring, documentation, and execution of utility scale solar and storage project acquisitions and dispositions
Analyze different markets through an investment lens and make recommendations for M&A activity; such analysis would include an assessment of the political, regulatory, legal, and tax environment for a given market, along with supply/demand and other economic considerations
Establish and maintain relationships with advisors, brokers, and developers to source attractive opportunities aligned with the company’s business objectives and underwriting criteria
Perform project due diligence across various functional areas, as applicable, including, interconnection, real estate, permitting, environmental, EPC, and project operations
Work closely with in-house and external counsel along with the CIO to review, negotiate and close purchase and sale agreements, joint development, and partnership agreements
Manage post-acquisition development, financing, and commercial obligations and activities
Communicate with other departments within the company including Development, Origination, Capital Markets, Engineering, and Accounting on transaction details as well as business planning and work processes
Prepare presentations and analysis necessary to obtain internal investment committee and company Board approvals
Maintain opportunity pipeline reporting, as well as department budgets, forecasts, and acquisition financing needs in coordination with the CIO
Explore and lead improvements in acquisition opportunity screening and analysis
Be responsible for various internal administrative functions which are required to support acquisitions
Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, mentorship, training, development, and performance management to M&A team members

Qualification

Mergers & AcquisitionsRenewable Energy ExperienceFinancial ModelingProject FinanceTransaction StructuringAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Proven track record of sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and closing attractive project and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions
Ability to execute the company's M&A strategies in alignment with growth and shareholder return objectives
Lead the origination, analysis, structuring, documentation, and execution of utility scale solar and storage project acquisitions and dispositions
Analyze different markets through an investment lens and make recommendations for M&A activity; such analysis would include an assessment of the political, regulatory, legal, and tax environment for a given market, along with supply/demand and other economic considerations
Establish and maintain relationships with advisors, brokers, and developers to source attractive opportunities aligned with the company's business objectives and underwriting criteria
Perform project due diligence across various functional areas, as applicable, including, interconnection, real estate, permitting, environmental, EPC, and project operations
Work closely with in-house and external counsel along with the CIO to review, negotiate and close purchase and sale agreements, joint development, and partnership agreements
Manage post-acquisition development, financing, and commercial obligations and activities
Communicate with other departments within the company including Development, Origination, Capital Markets, Engineering, and Accounting on transaction details as well as business planning and work processes
Prepare presentations and analysis necessary to obtain internal investment committee and company Board approvals
Maintain opportunity pipeline reporting, as well as department budgets, forecasts, and acquisition financing needs in coordination with the CIO
Explore and lead improvements in acquisition opportunity screening and analysis
Be responsible for various internal administrative functions which are required to support acquisitions
Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, mentorship, training, development, and performance management to M&A team members

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Minimum 7 (seven) years of relevant renewable energy industry experience in business development, M&A, project finance, or corporate development
Experience serving in a transaction leadership role; preferably within a renewable energy development or IPP business
Advanced knowledge of solar, solar + storage, and stand-alone storage markets and economics
Established relationships with renewable sector advisors, brokers, and developers
Experience in financial modeling and valuation analysis of relevant projects and markets; including advanced Excel skills
Strong commercial, technical, analytical, and creative transaction structuring abilities
Rigorous and detail oriented with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, integrated team environment

Benefits

Employer paid health insurance
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Other great benefits

Company

Origis Energy

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Origis Energy develops and operates solar power plants to provide renewable energy and decarbonization solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Origis Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$4.55B
Key Investors
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupNatixis Corporate & Investment BankingMUFG Union Bank
2025-12-10Debt Financing· $290M
2025-12-02Undisclosed· $265M
2025-06-10Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Vikas Anand
Chief Executive Officer
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Guy Vanderhaegen
Executive Chairman & Founder, Origis Energy
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