Electric Hydrogen · 21 hours ago
Director of Corporate Development
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$197K/yr - $235K/yr
10+ years expElectric Hydrogen is a company focused on decarbonizing the world through renewable hydrogen solutions. They are seeking a Director of Corporate Development to lead strategic growth initiatives, investor relations, and corporate strategy, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term trajectory as it scales commercialization and engages global investors.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyIndustrial
Responsibilities
Lead corporate development strategy aligned with long-term growth, commercialization, and market expansion goals
Evaluate and execute strategic initiatives 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 economics
Investor narrative and equity story
Pitch deck development and data room readiness
Financial models, valuation analysis, and 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 various types of available financing, to enable the organization's efficient growth
Lead a team owning 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
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team
Work closely with Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams
Align corporate development initiatives with product roadmap, deployment timelines, and regulatory constraints
Help scale internal capabilities and processes as the company grows
Qualification
Required
Master of Business Administration
10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or strategy consulting
Direct experience supporting or leading growth-stage fundraising (Series C/D or later)
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution skills
Experience in clean energy, climate tech, infrastructure, or capital-intensive technology businesses
Proven ability to work with senior executives, Boards, and external investors
Prior operating experience at a venture-backed startup
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience executing 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
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
Electric Hydrogen develops electrolyzer technologies to enable abundant, low-cost, and clean hydrogen to replace fossil fuels.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (24)
2024 (27)
2023 (22)
2022 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$798.3MKey Investors
HSBCUS Department of EnergyTrinity Capital
2024-05-09Debt Financing· $100M
2024-03-14Grant· $46.3M
2024-03-05Debt Financing· $50M
Leadership Team
Raffi Garabedian
Founder and CEO
Derek Warnick
Co-Founder and CFO
Recent News
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