Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Corporate Planning, Cross-Functional, Customer Retention/Renewal, Decision Support, Diversity, Due Diligence, Emergency Management, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Government, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Investment Services, Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Banking, Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager
Power your future with Qualus as a Manager, Corporate Development in our M&A Department! This position will assist in the origination, evaluation and execution of the mergers and acquisitions for Qualus. Additionally, this individual will play a critical role in continuing the development of short- and long-term strategy surrounding the organic and inorganic growth of Qualus.
Responsibilities:
- M&A and other inorganic activity in close collaboration with the C-Suite and other relevant corporate stakeholders, working with direct and cross functional teams throughout the
- Producing and presenting investment recommendations for review by senior executives and board
- Executing and assisting with the due diligence and deal execution process; including negotiations and management of cross-functional teams and outside advisors.
- Driving the execution of a transformational M&A agenda across multiple business lines.
- Involvement with mission-critical strategy initiatives, working directly with the C-suite.
- Assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to deliver data‑driven insights that support strategic decision‑making and drive business performance.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of M&A experience (investment banking/private equity, corporate M&A or transaction advisory services)
- While not required, the ideal candidate has spent the bulk of their investment banking/corporate development experience in the engineering, infrastructure, utility or broader industrial sectors.
- Analytical, methodical and rigorous approach; ability to independently take apart complex business issues, perform research and analyses, synthesize conclusions into a value-maximizing business strategy.
- The ability to dissect a problem into an organized approach and quickly form a hypothesis against which to run test analyses as well as the ability to present complex concepts/ideas in concise, easy-to- understand terms.
- The ability to communicate effectively with executive- level and cross-functional teams, both verbally and in writing.
- Show high levels of empathy, strong communication skills, and an appetite for feedback. The ability to work both individually and manage/lead team members across business units, as well as being an honest broker and objective sounding board, is crucial to the success of this individual.
- Skilled in prioritizing a large number of initiatives. The ability to pivot quickly as demands change in real-time and the ability to adjust workflows to reflect practical time constraints are key.
Benefits & Compensation:
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview:
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.