M&A Manager - Project Acquisitions m/f/d

About us:

Welcome to Terra One, an exciting and fast-growing company specializing in the development and operation of large battery storage systems in Germany. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our company is driving the expansion of the renewable energy infrastructure to make a significant contribution to achieving climate neutrality.

Our Mission:

At Terra One, we accelerate the expansion of the renewable energy infrastructure through the development and implementation of innovative solutions. Our initial focus is on battery storage, a crucial component for building a flexible and environmentally friendly power grid. By providing energy when it is most needed, we help to improve the reliability and efficiency of the power grid while reducing CO2 emissions. Equally important for our mission is our AI-based energy trading in the European market, which works hand in hand with our battery storage solutions.

Our Team:

The Corporate Finance team is responsible for capital structuring and transaction processing in Terra One's entire battery storage portfolio. The scope of activities includes project financing (senior loans, mezzanine), HoldCo financing, M&A, and corporate liquidity. We work end-to-end with the Development, Technology, Trading/Optimization, and Legal departments to transfer projects into bankable assets, structure scalable financing platforms, and support strategic acquisitions.

Career opportunity:

We are expanding our corporate finance capabilities to support a growing pipeline. We are looking for an M&A Manager – Project Acquisitions (m/f/d) to join our team to focus on the acquisition of project rights for grid-connected battery storage in Germany and selected EU markets. The person will handle share and asset deals across various stages of maturity (early development, pre-RTB, RTB), conduct cross-departmental due diligence (grid, permitting/land, environment, technology), and negotiate final documents.

If you are ready to join our team and contribute to the energy transition, we look forward to your application. We look forward to hearing from you and shaping the future of energy together.

Your tasks:

• Identification and qualification of potential acquisitions of project rights; maintenance of a stage-oriented, probability-weighted pipeline
• Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders (developers, IPPs, brokers, financial advisors) to unlock exclusive opportunities and accelerate execution
• Evaluation of projects using transaction models and documented assumptions
• Coordination and communication with stakeholders, creation of IC materials and recommendations, briefing of management, coordination with other teams and management of external consultants
• Management of due diligence in the areas of grid, permitting/land, technical concept, environment, and legal titles
• Negotiation of LOIs/Term Sheets, SPAs/Asset Deals, development and co-development/framework agreements; management of conditions and closings
• Standardization of DD checklists, model structures, templates and dashboards

What we expect from you:

• Enthusiasm for progress in a fast-growing startup company
• Strong and respectful communication skills with the ability to work in a team
• High intellectual curiosity and perseverance combined with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Analytical rigor coupled with pragmatism
• High motivation, ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment, well-organized and independent
• High level of integrity, ethical standards and good judgment

Qualifications:

• 5–8+ years of experience in project M&A / acquisitions in the energy or infrastructure industry (developer/IPP, funds, utilities, consulting)
• Proven track record of closing rights/SPV/platform deals for generation or storage
• Professional German (C1/C2), fluent English
• Familiarity with German law and corporate law (incl. asset/share deals, notarial practice, land/permitting routes, ÜNB/VNB processes)
• Advanced Excel skills (project finance modeling, scenarios, sensitivities) and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of battery storage specifics (revenue streams, technical characteristics, etc.) is a strong plus

Benefits:

• Responsibility and the opportunity to grow in a fast-growing company
• Modern office with a rooftop terrace and in-house chef
• Snacks & drinks free of charge
• A young, international and ambitious team
• Competitive salary
• Possibility of remote work

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Terra One, we value diversity and firmly believe that different perspectives foster innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which every individual can thrive, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, ideology, age, sexual identity and orientation or ability. We are committed to an open corporate culture characterized by respect and mutual appreciation. Our goal is to create a working environment that is accessible and inclusive for all. We look forward to getting to know you and shaping a sustainable future together.

To better prepare for the application process and to get to know Terra One better, we recommend that you read our ethos and master plan:

https://www.terra.one/whitepaper/ethos https://www.terra.one/whitepaper/master-plan

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