Director of Corporate Development

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels. 

We're looking for a Director of Corporate Development to lead strategic growth initiatives and investor relations.  This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, partnerships, and capital markets, and will play a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term trajectory as we scale commercialization, expand our footprint, and engage global investors.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in corporate strategy, M&A, and capital raising within a hard-tech or clean energy business and thrives in fast-paced, capital-intensive environments.

This role can be supported from Los Angeles, CA reporting into the Chief Financial Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

Corporate Strategy & Growth

• Lead corporate development strategy aligned with long-term growth, commercialization, and market expansion goals
• Evaluate and execute strategic initiatives including partnerships, joint ventures, M&A, and asset acquisitions
• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform executive and Board decision-making
• Identify inorganic growth opportunities that accelerate deployment, reduce risk, or improve unit economics

Equity and Debt Capital Markets

• Investor narrative and equity story
• Pitch deck development and data room readiness
• Financial models, valuation analysis, and scenario planning
• Support investor diligence, Q&A, and ongoing relationship management
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and external advisors (banks, investors, counsel) to manage transaction closing
• Partner with CFO to lead debt, project financing, and other capital markets efforts
• Manage relationship and all activities with lenders and advisors for existing credit facilities, including corporate debt and equipment financing
• Lead all amendments, facility draws and ongoing reporting, partnering with rest of finance organization
• Build integrated capital strategy, including the various types of available financing, to enable the organization’s efficient growth 

M&A, Partnerships & Transactions

• Lead a team owning end-to-end transaction execution for acquisitions, investments and partnerships, including: sourcing, valuation, diligence, negotiation, and integration planning
• Structure and negotiate strategic partnerships, offtake agreements, and joint ventures
• Build repeatable processes for transaction evaluation and approval
• Board & Executive Support
• Prepare materials for Board meetings, investment committees, and strategic reviews
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to executive leadership on capital allocation and growth trade-offs
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams
• Align corporate development initiatives with product roadmap, deployment timelines, and regulatory constraints
• Help scale internal capabilities and processes as the company grows

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration
• 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or strategy consulting
• Direct experience supporting or leading growth-stage fundraising (Series C/D or later)
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution skills
• Experience in clean energy, climate tech, infrastructure, or capital-intensive technology businesses
• Proven ability to work with senior executives, Boards, and external investors
• Prior operating experience at a venture-backed startup
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience executing M&A or strategic partnerships in energy, infrastructure, or industrial technology
• Familiarity with project finance, tax equity, or structured finance in energy markets

Compensation and Benefits l M5

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Natick Zone$197,000—$235,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about