The Manager, Business Development at Copia Power is responsible for executing mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiating project contracts for utility-scale solar, storage, and digital infrastructure projects to support the company's growth in renewable energy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Lead transaction execution activities for utility-scale solar and storage project acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic partnerships.
Manage internal underwriting processes, including constructing and optimizing project financial models.
Coordinate due diligence investigations with internal and external resources.
Support negotiation of definitive project documentation and major contracts such as offtake, procurement, and EPC agreements.
Prepare and present approval materials for executive and board-level investment decisions.
Provide analytical support by translating project contracts into dynamic financial models and sensitivities.
Review and analyze key commercial terms and obligations across project contracts.
Requirements
At least 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in substantially similar quantitative roles working directly with utility-scale solar and storage projects and related investment decisions.
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a quantitative field.
Experience in M A transaction including utility-scale solar and storage project and portfolio acquisitions, either as deal lead or as a key contributor in supporting roles.
Advanced Excel capabilities with the ability to build, validate, and sensitize dynamic models with project finance structures including construction debt, term debt, tax equity, and preferred equity.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience supporting investment decisions and internal approval processes.
Ability to work out of Copia’s Washington, DC, office 3 days per week.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with no premiums
Company contribution to 401(k) plans
Annual bonus eligibility
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Wellness and cell phone credits
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
Opportunities for professional development
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