Executive Director of M&A

Executive Director of Mergers and Acquisitions

Location: Remote within the Northeast (preferably NYC or Boston)

The Executive Director of Mergers & Acquisitions will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and executing strategic acquisition opportunities that align with Telyon's long-term growth objectives. This individual will play a key role in expanding the company's geographic footprint, service offerings, project pipeline, and overall enterprise value. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial solar, renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy-related transactions and have a demonstrated track record of successfully leading complex M&A transactions from origination through integration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute Telyon's M&A strategy to support company growth objectives.
• Identify, source, and cultivate relationships with acquisition targets, developers, EPCs, asset owners, and strategic partners.
• Lead financial, operational, technical, legal, and commercial due diligence efforts.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition and investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memorandums, financial models, valuation analyses, and executive presentations.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate acquisition opportunities, project portfolios, strategic investments, and joint ventures, including valuation analysis, return projections, sensitivity analysis, and transaction structuring to support executive decision-making and capital allocation.
• Structure and negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, and transaction terms.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, lenders, investors, and consultants throughout the transaction process.
• Lead post-acquisition integration planning and execution.
• Monitor renewable energy market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Support strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and capital deployment initiatives.
• Represent Telyon at industry conferences, networking events, and business development meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, project finance, or strategic transactions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the commercial solar, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or distributed generation industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading acquisitions from sourcing through closing.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring skills.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Deep understanding of commercial solar development, EPC operations, project ownership structures, and energy markets.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and to commute into the HQ office in Old Saybrook, CT a few times a month.
• Located in the Northeast United States with ability to travel as needed.

PREFFERED:

• Experience with solar EPC acquisitions, renewable energy platform roll-ups, or strategic corporate development initiatives.
• Existing network within the commercial solar and renewable energy sectors.
• MBA, JD, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced professional credential.
• Experience working with private equity-backed organizations.

These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work expected to be performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Other responsibilities can and will be assigned based on the growth and direction of the business.

Telyon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.