Origis Energy · 1 month ago
Director Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $245K/yr
7+ years expOrigis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. The Director of Mergers & Acquisitions will lead and execute the company's growth strategies in the utility scale solar and energy storage sector, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and closing project acquisitions and dispositions.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
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
Required
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
Ability to maintain discipline and focus on acquisition and disposition strategies; filter and pursue only value-accretive opportunities
Ability to identify, quantify and mitigate risks; realize opportunities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Execution-focused mindset with a high level of initiative
Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced environment
Team-oriented 'player coach' with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative working relationships across multiple functional areas in the organization
Has a strong sense of urgency and bias for action
Ability to work with all levels of management and key stakeholders
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Benefits
Employer paid health insurance
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
Other great benefits
Company
Origis Energy
Origis Energy develops and operates solar power plants to provide renewable energy and decarbonization solutions.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.55BKey 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
Vikas Anand
Chief Executive Officer
Guy Vanderhaegen
Executive Chairman & Founder, Origis Energy
Recent News
2026-01-17
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