Senior Director, Corporate & Business Development

About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty

Parent company Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) oversees Liberty and operates as a diversified international utility specializing in generation, transmission, and distribution. Serving over one million customers primarily in the U.S. and Canada, AQN is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy and water services. The company prioritizes a vision of being North America's most trusted utility, known for customer focus, sustainability dedication, and strong community ties. Employees at Algonquin are vital to achieving these goals, fostering a culture rooted in integrity, inclusivity, and innovation.

Role Purpose

The Senior Director, Corporate & Business Development functions as a key strategic leader tasked with advancing organizational growth. This involves designing and implementing corporate strategy, analyzing and managing utility-related transactions, and overseeing enterprise-wide development projects. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Corporate & Business Development, the individual acts as a strategic consultant to senior leadership, employing analytical expertise and market insight to identify and capitalize on opportunities that enhance shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the creation and ongoing refinement of enterprise strategies alongside executive leaders.
• Perform market research, competitor evaluations, and strategic planning to pinpoint growth avenues and prioritize organizational objectives.
• Formulate strategic plans and performance indicators to ensure progress against business goals.
• Oversee the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and partnerships in the utility sector.
• Lead multidisciplinary due diligence teams, preparing investment proposals for leadership and board review.
• Manage negotiations, regulatory submissions, integration processes, and synergy realization for transactions.
• Identify and promote both organic growth and acquisition opportunities.
• Construct detailed business cases, financial models, and strategic advice for investments and new ventures.
• Collaborate with operations to convert strategies into actionable plans.
• Analyze industry trends, regulatory changes, customer demands, competitor landscapes, and economic factors influencing growth.
• Develop scenario plans and strategic options to guide executive decisions.
• Advise on long-term planning and capital distribution.
• Prepare strategic presentations, investment documents, and communications for executive audiences.
• Support board discussions and executive meetings with comprehensive strategic and development analyses.
• Guide cross-functional teams in finance, legal, regulatory, operations, IT, HR, and customer relations to implement strategic initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external consultants, investment bankers, advisors, regulators, and industry peers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced professional qualifications such as MBA, CPA, CFA, or comparable credentials.
• Proven track record in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments assessment and execution.
• Experience in crafting enterprise-level strategies and leading complex cross-sector initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulated utilities, infrastructure investment, and regulatory environments.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and business case formulation.
• Strong strategic thought processes combined with broad business insight.
• Exceptional skills in executive communication and presentation.
• Demonstrated capacity for influencing senior leadership and achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced negotiation, transaction oversight, and project leadership abilities.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities within dynamic, highly regulated settings.

Compensation and Additional Information

The salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $240,000 annually. Employment offers consider role demands, candidate experience, education, skills, and geographic location.

Our Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values

We are dedicated to sustaining essential energy and water resources, which is central to our daily operations and employee collaboration. Our mission is to provide secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions, creating value for our organization. Our vision focuses on improving the lives of customers and communities. Core values include customer centricity, integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork, ownership mentality, result orientation, and continuous learning.

Employee Benefits and Culture

• A collaborative work environment with flexible work policies.
• Employee share purchase and matching programs.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Achievement recognition funds.
• Group health and wellness benefits.
• Discounts and perks programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Candidates excited about this role are encouraged to apply regardless of meeting every qualification. We value unique backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and talents, fostering a safe and respectful workplace where every employee can contribute fully.