Tesla · 16 hours ago
Business Development Manager, Capital Deployment
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTesla is seeking a Business Development Manager, Capital Deployment to lead a team focused on financing solutions for Megapack battery storage projects. The role involves driving the standardization of financial offerings, cultivating relationships with the financial community, and launching new investment vehicles to enable Megapack projects and grow sales.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Deploy capital: Lead the end-to-end process of identifying opportunities, creatively structuring deals, evaluating risk, and closing financial offers for customer-owned large-scale battery storage projects
Standardize offers: Develop and implement standardized financial products for Megapack customers globally, including term loans, construction financing, bridge loans, and other structures
Build relationships: Forge and maintain strong partnerships with external banks, PE funds, and institutional investors to expand Tesla's capital deployment capabilities
Scale investments: develop structures that multiply the impact of Tesla’s investment, unlocking greater market share and market size than development alone
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in project finance or banking, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Ideal background includes serving as a project finance lead at a renewables developer or within a bank/PE fund focused on storage or renewables investments
Demonstrated success in launching funds or similar initiatives is essential
Outstanding track record of closing creative financial deals
Very strong understanding of the US utility-scale storage/renewables space, including market dynamics, regulatory environments (e.g., FERC, ISO/RTOs), and emerging trends
Solid understanding of the full project development process, from feasibility studies and permitting to EPC contracting and operations
Preferred
Global experience is a significant plus, particularly in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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