Associate, Business Development

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Business Development; Corporate Development / Strategy
Remuneration: Exempt

The Associate, Business Development role for the Development East team will play a crucial role in enhancing the region’s growth and market competitiveness. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, this position focuses on expanding the pipeline through thorough research, a proactive M&A strategy, and strong relationship building. The associate's contributions will be pivotal in driving the team's success and securing a competitive advantage in the market.

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external consultants to monitor market conditions and help formulate development strategy for the region across different technologies (wind, BESS and PV)
• Work collaboratively to develop project business rationale, strategic market analysis, and competitive assessments tailored to relevant markets
• Assist in executing strategies related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and project origination through proactive market research.
• Contribute to the development of tools that facilitate these strategies
• Improve tracking methodologies for KPIs and enhance reporting processes to ensure effective performance analysis
• Continuously monitor and improve Salesforce tools to maintain data consistency.
• Foster improved communication within the development department and across the organization
• Assist other segments of the M&A and business strategy teams with various ad hoc projects as needed.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and prepare necessary materials to secure management approvals for transactions and project advancements

Qualificatons: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field such as business, finance or environmental studies
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a role with emphasis on consulting, data anlytics or energy project development / M&A (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York  is $69,000 - $100,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.