Director, Corporate Strategy

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Job Summary

In this highly visible and dynamic role, the Director will work on strategy projects that support Vistra’s Corporate Strategy and M&A team. Vistra’s Corporate Strategy and M&A team is responsible for evaluating corporate strategic initiatives, strategic planning, originating, valuing, and executing potential M&A opportunities, coordinating investment strategy, and evaluating emerging technologies in the innovation and venture capital space.
Requires a proven strategy leader who is thoughtful, collaborative and experienced in driving alignment in senior executive leadership teams.
The candidate will gain exposure to Vistra’s key business segments (Fossil, Nuclear, Renewables, Retail) in a highly visible role across the company.
The candidate will be part of an elite team that interfaces and directly supports Vistra’s senior leadership, external consultants, and other key stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Drive the evaluation and execution of strategy projects across Vistra’s key business segments including conducting research and analysis of strategic alternatives as well as developing recommendations and preparing summary materials•Manage Vistra’s corporate strategic planning process through coordination with broad group of Vistra subject matter experts across the organization•Develop materials explaining the Company’s strategy and growth objectives to external stakeholders•Maintain relationships with external parties including industry peers, bankers, private investors, and consultants•Monitor industry and competitor developments•Support the evaluation and execution of potential M&A deals•Prepare and present ad hoc reports and presentations for Vistra senior leadership team•Lead strategy team members who report to this position 

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•5-10 years of experience in relevant industry including management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, corporate development, private equity / venture capital, or related fields •Experience gained through direct involvement in corporate strategy and/or M&A transaction execution with cross-functional coordination (incl. financial analysis, due diligence, project coordination, etc.)•Experience with structuring commercial agreements, joint ventures, partnership agreements•Strong written and verbal communication skills with expertise at summarizing quantitative data and strategic considerations into executive level presentations•Adapts well to change and meets commitments in a deadline-driven environment with multiple competing priorities•Excellent relationship building skills, and collaborative work approach from peer level up to executives•Expert with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word•Knowledge of the energy industry (power and gas) required•Minimum education is Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Economics ; MBA preferred

Key Metrics

•Responsibilities include coordinating cross functional projects, developing presentations and analysis, gathering information, building spreadsheet models and assisting with day-to-day responsibilities of the Strategy team•Execution of annual strategic planning process

Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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