Senior Manager, M&A

SkyVest Renewables (“SkyVest”) is a renewable power generation platform backed by ArcLight Capital Partners (“ArcLight”). Through affiliates of ArcLight, SkyVest acquires, operates and optimizes operating utility-scale wind, solar and BESS assets throughout the U.S., applying value-added strategies and best-in-class operations to maximize asset value. Since its launch in July 2024, SkyVest has emerged as a premier platform for operating renewable assets, growing its asset portfolio to 1,500 MW of wind and solar assets in PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, SPP and MISO. SkyVest is headquartered in Newtown, PA with offices in Houston, TX.

About ArcLight Capital Partners

ArcLight is a leading private equity firm focused on energy and infrastructure, founded in 2001. With deep sector expertise, ArcLight has invested in more than 65 gigawatts of power generation and over 47,000 miles of transmission and distribution infrastructure, representing approximately $80 billion in total enterprise value. The firm is known for its operationally driven investment approach and maintains a large internal team alongside a network of over 2,000 asset management professionals. ArcLight has a strong track record in renewables and energy transition assets, including solar, battery storage, hydroelectric, and natural gas infrastructure.

About This Position

Location: Newtown, PA or Houston, TX

Reports to: Senior Director, M&A and Finance

We are seeking a highly-motivated and commercially-driven individual to join SkyVest as a Senior Manager, M&A. The M&A group is responsible for driving SkyVest’s growth through the origination, structuring, negotiation and execution of acquisitions, investments and capital optimization initiatives. Reporting to the group’s Senior Director, the Senior Manager will play an integral role in all aspects of the M&A processes. This is a highly-visible role in the organization and an opportunity to work on a wide range of transactions in a dynamic, fast-paced and deal-driven environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

•  Deal Origination: Work with senior management to proactively identify, source and assess strategic acquisition opportunities to drive portfolio growth.
• Transaction Execution: Lead end-to-end execution of acquisitions including financial modeling, due diligence coordination, term sheet and PSA negotiation, regulatory approvals, and financial close. Manage internal and external deal teams (legal, tax, finance, engineering, environmental).
• Financial Analysis & Valuation: Develop complex financial models incorporating merchant price curves, hedging structures, PPA economics, O&M cost assumptions, debt financing, and tax equity structures.
• Market Intelligence: Develop and maintain deep knowledge of power generation market fundamentals, competitive landscape, power price forecasts, capacity market dynamics, REC markets, and regulatory developments affecting asset value across target regions.
• Counterparty Management: Serve as a relationship manager with sellers, advisors, and lenders, throughout the transaction process.
• Diligence Oversight: Lead technical, legal, commercial, and financial due diligence across large cross-functional deal teams. Coordinate with internal subject matter experts, engineering consultants, environmental advisors and legal counsel to identify risks and incorporate findings into valuation and deal structure.
• Board & Management Presentations: Prepare and present investment memoranda and strategic analysis to executive leadership and the Board.
• Post-Close Transition: Work collaboratively with Asset Management and Operations teams to ensure effective onboarding, integration, and handoff of acquired assets.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior M&A professionals. Contribute to building team processes, deal playbooks, and analytical frameworks. Represent the M&A function in cross-departmental initiatives.

Preferred Background

• 5-8 years of energy or infrastructure investment banking, private equity, corporate development, corporate finance or management consulting experience with a focus on power generation assets.
• Significant experience working on M&A and/or project finance transactions.
• BA/BS from a top university in Finance/Economics/Business/Accounting, or a similarly quantitative/analytical field.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask various projects effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong fundamental understanding of finance, accounting and valuation principles
• Demonstrated ability and experience developing and managing complex financial models
• Experience managing junior team members in deal processes
• Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, succinct manner
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across the organization
• Driven, self-starter with a passion for excellence
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel
• May require extended hours

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Position is based in either Newtown, PA or Houston, TX.
• Position requires some travel to other SkyVest and ArcLight offices, as well as to generation assets.