Corporate & Business Development Professional

About Nexus

Nexus Renewables is a Toronto-based, well-capitalized full-service renewable energy developer and independent power producer, having advanced 500+ MW of solar and energy storage projects across North America to NTP.

The Company is scaling its platform significantly following completion of a material strategic financing.

The Opportunity

We seek an experienced Corporate & Business Development Professional to join a small and close-knit team in a rapidly growing organization.

This is an integral role providing a highly motivated individual with an opportunity for rapid advancement and assumption of increased responsibilities.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5+ years of experience spearheading and supporting commercial development activities for both contracted and merchant solar and energy storage assets in the United Stated and / or Canada for an independent power producer, project developer, or standalone storage owner / operator.

Title : Corporate & Business Development Professional

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Location : Toronto, Ontario

This is an on-site, not a hybrid / remote position.

Profile Required

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both orally and in writing.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates professional accountability and personal responsibility for meeting short and medium-term deliverables.
• Embraces a flexible and creative approach to problem solving and changing priorities.
• Consistently delivers accurate and value-added work, with precise attention to detail.
• Comprehends the cross-departmental impact of all commercial decisions.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business (MBA and / or CFA designation an asset).
• 5+ years of corporate development experience with a North American renewable energy developer, IPP, or standalone storage owner / operator.

Equivalent private equity or investment banking backgrounds (with a strict focus on renewable energy) will also be considered.

• Demonstrable track record of successfully developing and executing growth strategies within the renewable energy sector.
• Deep-seated experience sourcing and structuring renewable energy revenue models (merchant, PPA) and tax equity alternatives.
• Proficiency with project-based private equity and M&A financial models and valuation methodologies.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities :

• Initiate and support all aspects of commercial due diligence and project financing (debt, tax equity and other) for acquisitions and project development.
• Undertake detailed project financial modelling, including capital structuring and revenue monetization options, to support greenfield origination and M&A efforts from origination through Financial Close.
• Develop and recommend short and medium-term strategies to facilitate the expansion of Nexus’ solar and energy storage footprint across the United States and Canada.
• Create Investment Committee presentation materials for new and existing project jurisdictions, ensuring that critical issues, market drivers, opportunities and risks are fully identified and assessed.
• Distill technical and legal subjects into deliverable commercial applications.
• Leverage and expand relationships with financial partners, other developers, industry associations, local communities, landowners and other stakeholders

Travel : May be required within the U.S. and Canada.

Compensation : Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package included.

Nexus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies, please.