Director of Corporate Development

Corporate Strategy & Growth

• Lead corporate development strategy aligned with long-term growth, commercialization, and market expansion goals
• Evaluate and build strategic programs including partnerships, joint ventures, M&A, and asset acquisitions
• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform executive and Board decision-making
• Identify inorganic growth opportunities that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, or improve unit economics

Equity and Debt Capital Markets

• Investor narrative and equity story development
• Pitch deck development and data room readiness
• Financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning
• Support investor diligence, Q&A, and ongoing relationship management
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and external advisors to manage transaction closing
• Partner with CFO to lead debt, project financing, and other capital markets efforts
• Manage relationships and activities with lenders and advisors for existing credit facilities
• Lead amendments, facility draws, and ongoing reporting
• Build integrated capital strategy to promote efficient growth

M&A, Partnerships and Transactions

• Lead end-to-end transaction execution for acquisitions, investments and partnerships
• Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships, offtake agreements, and joint ventures
• Build repeatable processes for transaction evaluation and approval

Board & Executive Support

• Prepare materials for Board meetings, investment committees, and strategic reviews
• Provide data-driven insights to executive leadership on capital allocation and growth trade-offs
• Be the trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work with Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams
• Align corporate development projects with product roadmap, deployment timelines, and regulatory constraints
• Help scale internal capabilities and processes as the company grows

This role plays a critical role in shaping the company's long-term trajectory as it scales commercialization, expands its footprint, and engages global investors to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry at prices below fossil fuels, contributing to decarbonizing our world.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or strategy consulting
• Direct experience leading growth-stage fundraising (Series C/D or later)
• Financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution skills
• Experience in clean energy, climate tech, infrastructure, or capital-intensive technology businesses
• Experience working with senior executives, Boards, and external investors
• Prior operating experience at a venture-backed startup

Preferred:

• Experience implementing M&A or strategic partnerships in energy, infrastructure, or industrial technology
• Familiarity with project finance, tax equity, or structured finance in energy markets

Base salary range: $175,000 - $205,000 USD

• Equity grant
• Time off programs
• $75/month cell phone allowance
• 4% employer 401(k) match
• 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Discretionary bonus

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world by designing and manufacturing electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water, building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors.