Manager, Business Development

Description

• Prepare and present executive- and board-level approval materials in connection with final investment decisions
• Review key commercial terms and balance obligations across contracts including guaranteed dates, performance guarantees, and liquidated damages
• As a core member of the working team for Copia’s late-stage controlled assets, collaborate with other functional groups to negotiate major project contracts including offtake, procurement, and EPC
• Provide broad analytical support including translation of major project contracts into dynamic Excel models and financial model sensitivities in connection with PPA pricing exercises
• Lead day-to-day transaction execution activities for utility-scale solar and storage project acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic partnerships
• Support transaction lead as needed in the negotiation of definitive documentation
• Manage Copia’s internal underwriting process including project financial model construction and optimization with support from junior team members and subject matter experts
• Coordinate due diligence investigations in conjunction with internal and external resources

Requirements

• M&A transaction experience including utility-scale solar and storage project and portfolio acquisitions, either as deal lead or as key contributor in supporting role
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Advanced Excel capabilities with ability to build, validate, and sensitize dynamic models with project finance structures including construction debt, term debt, tax equity, and preferred equity
• Strong work ethic characterized by self-motivation, resourcefulness, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• 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
• 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 quantitative field

Benefits

• Wellness and cell phone credits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans
• Paid company holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance