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AES Corporation

Senior Manager, Wind M&A

AES Corporation, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a

Fortune 500 company

that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning

14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the

Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators

by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a

Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is proudly

ranked #1 globally

in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with

$12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to

25 million customers worldwide.

As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as

24/7 carbon-free energy

for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.The Senior Manager of M&A role within the Mergers & Acquisitions group of the business development team is responsible for leadership throughout the full life cycle of originating, assessing, structuring and bidding on target projects and portfolios, as well as negotiating contractual terms, managing a due diligence team, and seeking approvals. The role will be focused on wind growth and may eventually include leading several M&A team members of various seniority to implement (and refine) AES Clean Energy's playbook of best practices in support of our growth plans. The candidate will work diplomatically, and with a results focused approach, internally with developers, engineering/construction, legal, finance and other teams to identify ideal acquisition targets and push project review forward. This particular M&A transaction lead role will specifically focus on strategic wind origination and transactions. They will also bring industry relationships and knowledge that help bring new inorganic growth opportunities.Primary Roles & ResponsibilitiesIdentify and prioritize acquisition targets that fit with AES strategy and formulate acquisition justification consistent with regional development strategies.Assemble and lead multi-disciplinary due diligence teams effectively, including people with other priorities and roles.Organize and host diligence kick-off and periodic meetings with specialist support functions.Lead and train hard-working associates and managers within team.Define messaging around acquisition processes and host socialization and approval meetings.Stay closely connected to the wind development market.Use external network and outreach to create new growth opportunities across our business lines of utility scale wind, solar, and batteries.Position Requirements10+ years of U.S. renewables experience including development, finance, or M&A, much of which doing wind transactions.Strong presentation, written, and speaking skills.Proven experience handling complex, multi-disciplinary processes.Experience running direct reports within high-performer teams.Detailed understanding of financial models and structures.Willing to travel and work outside of normal business hours. Anticipated travel is 30% of the time with certain months significantly higher or lower.Highly organized; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.MBA or related degree preferred.Experience transacting wind projects preferred.

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