Manager, Business Development and M&A

Reporting to the Director of Business Development and M&A the role is responsible for growing the Clearway development and operating platform for utility-scale wind solar and energy storage projects as well as multi-technology complexes. This includes managing the acquisition of both development and operating assets as well as greenfielding new development projects in support of Clearways profitability and strategic goals. The role requires close collaboration with internal subject matter experts external consultants and legal counsel.

This hybrid role will be located in our Denver CO office. If you dont meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing please submit your resume.

• Manage the project acquisition process: deal origination valuation structuring due diligence negotiation and closing of project acquisitions as a key member/manager of a transaction team.
  • Coordinate with internal and external counsel to negotiate and draft definitive transaction documentation.
  • Coordinate with internal constituents and third-party consultants to perform due diligence activities.
  • Work with subject matter experts in project development engineering procurement capital markets O&M and others to ensure conformance with underwriting guidelines investment metrics and forecasted cash flows. Run sensitivity analyses and generate ideas to optimize valuations and transaction structures.
  • Prepare detailed memos and presentations for senior management and the investment committee.
  • Create and manage tools to monitor market activity and track internal origination strategy to identify new growth areas and M&A targets.
• Support ongoing origination development and financing activities for projects that Clearway owns.
  • Support pricing analysis and bidding strategy to originate offtake contracts for Clearways 30 GW development portfolio of utility-scale wind solar and energy storage projects as well as multi-technology complexes.
  • Work with functional groups third-party consultants and various other stakeholders to drive projects forward and perform quantitative analyses to support development and financing judgments.
• Craft and implement overall strategy within specific regions identify opportunities and work with development to allocate the development budget strategically.
• Drive strategy and execution in emerging growth segments including non-traditional offtake technology and/or financing structures as opportunities present.
  • In consultation with external and internal resources develop market assessments production cost models analytical tools and business cases for early investments in emerging growth segments.
  • Help connect the dots internally to reposition existing assets (development or operating) for opportunities in emerging growth segments.
  • Support formation and ongoing management of strategic partnerships with major equipment suppliers operators investors project developers and other value chain participants.
• Guide strategic initiatives to improve analytical tools and inform key business activities at Clearway.
  • Assist with ongoing efforts to improve financial optimization underwriting deal tracking etc.
  • Develop innovative financial and offtake structures and improve existing quantitative analysis tools.
  • Guide special projects across internal functional groups to drive value creation throughout the development procurement construction and financing processes.
  • Leverage AI tools effectively in support of the aforementioned scope.

• Bachelors Degree required in finance business administration or economics.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant work experience at a U.S. solar wind or energy storage development company/Independent Power Producer in an M&A finance or development role with a specific focus on M&A transactions financial modeling/valuation project development and energy markets. Alternatively the candidate may bring similar and transferable experience from an investment banking firm.
• Comfort navigating transactions particularly negotiation of M&A transactions.
• Excellent aptitude for analytical and financial modeling with demonstrated attention to detail. Strong quantitative skills are a must for this position. Advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
• Ability to effectively summarize complex issues and recommend next steps both in writing and verbally in a compelling manner that resonates with the audience.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams set priorities and exercise sound judgment unsupervised.
• Previous mentoring and team management experience.
• Knowledge of renewable energy project development areas such as real estate permitting grid integration transmission offtake tax and financing structures.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B TN E-3 etc.).

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Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Groups vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Working at Clearway Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway were committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco San Diego Scottsdale Houston Denver & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn build community get to know one another & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent knowledge experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities women individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20 hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO medical dental & vision care HSAs with company contributions health FSAs dependent daycare FSAs commuter benefits relocation & a 401(k) plan with employer match a variety of life & accident insurances fertility programs adoption assistance generous parental leave tuition reimbursement & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits visit our Benefits Website.

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