Associate of Corporate Development

Remote with an option to go into office in Irvine 

SUMMARY

 The Associate of Corporate Development will be responsible for executing and managing the M&A and Business Development objectives of MARA. This position offers an opportunity to acquire, build, finance, and monetize large-scale energy projects across the globe.

MARA is the largest, publicly traded Bitcoin miner in the world and the Corporate Development team is looking for candidates that can help deliver inorganic organic growth objectives. At its core, Bitcoin mining is an energy and capital-intensive industry so candidates should be highly knowledgeable of project development, power markets, and corporate finance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Lead execution of M&A, greenfield / brownfield development, joint ventures, and other Corporate Development transactions.
2. Lead KPI identification, tracking, and benchmarking for MARA and its peers.
3. Identify, analyze, and recommend business strategies, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities in the energy sector.
4. Analyze and optimize transactions using valuation, financial, and a multitude of other modeling tools.
5. Support the negotiation and structuring of transactions, including debt, equity, and tax equity arrangements.
6. Prepare project proposals, presentations, and investment memos for internal and external stakeholders.
7. Develop comprehensive project plans, including feasibility studies, financial models, and risk assessments.
8. Lead internal training of new hires and interns, constructing team case studies, learning materials, and serving as day-to-day contact for new Finance team members.
9. Collaborate with other internal teams to evaluate and deliver growth opportunities.
10. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the organization to drive the successful execution of energy projects and achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prior experience in energy investment banking or related financial roles, with a focus on power projects preferred.
• Familiarity with financial analysis as it relates to power markets, project financing, debt service analysis, and regulatory assessments.
• A passion for Bitcoin and a basic understanding of how Bitcoin and mining work, or the desire to learn.
• Experience managing strategies, multiple partnerships, and business deals at once through all deal phases.
• Intrinsic motivation and a strong entrepreneurial spirit – you take charge, solve problems, and challenge the status quo.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate projects for financial feasibility, including conducting thorough financial modeling, risk assessments, and sensitivity analyses.
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and presentational; high attention to detail.
• Integrity, empathy, curiosity, and a sense of humor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution (MBA preferred but not required)
• 3-5 years’ experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity experience.