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Electric Hydrogen · 1 day ago

Director of Corporate Development

Electric Hydrogen is focused on decarbonizing the world through renewable hydrogen production. The Director of Corporate Development will lead strategic growth initiatives, investor relations, and oversee corporate strategy, M&A, and capital markets efforts to support the company's long-term growth and commercialization goals.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Corporate strategyM&A experienceCapital raisingFinancial modelingClean energy experienceInvestment bankingPrivate equityVenture capitalBoard supportData-driven insightsCross-functional leadershipNegotiation skills

Required

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

Preferred

Experience implementing M&A or strategic partnerships in energy, infrastructure, or industrial technology
Familiarity with project finance, tax equity, or structured finance in energy markets

Benefits

An equity grant
Time off programs
$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

Company

Electric Hydrogen

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Electric Hydrogen develops electrolyzer technologies to enable abundant, low-cost, and clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuels.

H1B Sponsorship

Electric Hydrogen 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 (24)
2024 (27)
2023 (22)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$798.3M
Key Investors
HSBCUS Department of EnergyTrinity Capital
2024-05-09Debt Financing· $100M
2024-03-14Grant· $46.3M
2024-03-05Debt Financing· $50M

Leadership Team

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Raffi Garabedian
Founder and CEO
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Derek Warnick
Co-Founder and CFO
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