Director, Business Development (Energy)
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be part of a mission-driven, high growth team
- Shape Singapore's Energy Future
- Dynamic, Start-Up Environment
- Lead the end-to-end development and closure of complex commercial agreements for electricity import and transmission
- Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary deal teams (legal, technical, financial, regulatory)
- Negotiate terms with utilities, governments, private off-takers, and international partners
- Develop commercial models, strategies, and value propositions for new projects and opportunities
- Support the broader corporate strategy and business development pipeline
- Engage with high-level stakeholders, including regulators, transmission system operators (TSOs), and policymakers
- Represent the company in commercial discussions, public consultations, and industry forums
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks associated with projects and partnerships
- Ensure all deals are compliant with internal governance standards and external regulatory requirements
- Build and manage a high-performing commercial team over time, including mentoring junior team members and fostering cross-functional collaboration
- More than 10 years of relevant experience in project finance, M&A advisory for the energy infrastructure, renewable energy or utilities sectors
- Proven commercial deal making track record, preferably including Southeast Asian projects
- Deep understanding of energy markets, transmission regulations, and commercial contracting (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), PTAs, capacity agreements)
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Deep familiarity with financing models for major capital projects (e.g., project finance, regulated asset base)
- Capable of training a central pool of associates focused on financial / project modelling that will be supporting each of our commercial teams