Mergers and Acquisitions DirectorSalary: $190,000 - $230,000 base + bonusLocation: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Piper Maddox are exclusively partnered with an industry leading utility-scale energy storage IPP as they make a critical hire to lead their M&A/Business Development function. Owned by one of the largest energy companies on the planet, this organization have well in excess of 4 GW of BESS projects in their pipeline. As The Mergers and Acquisitions Director, you will lead the M&A strategy and deal execution for the entire business, overseeing a team of origination and finance professionals. Given the success of the platform, this is a brand new role within a highly successful team at the forefront of the energy transition space. What you will do: Lead on the negotiation, structuring, and execution of M&A transactions through selection, risk identification, due diligence, analysis and mitigation, and administration.Originate and oversee the development of financial models, forecasts, and valuations from start to finish on the deal pipeline.Generate relationships with project developers, investment banks, law firms, and investors to build a pipeline and get ahead of competitors.Lead project origination by creating, developing, and managing merchant and contracted revenue strategies.Evaluate relevant power markets using internal and third-party pricing curves while leading RFPs and PPAs, managing revenue contracts, and building strong relationships with utilities and IPPs. What you will have: Led multiple M&A activities for utility-scale BESS and/or solar projects.Experience in people management, having supported small teams in previous roles.Ability to originate, negotiate, and close revenue contracts for grid-scale energy portfolios.Conducted deal execution across PPAs, RFPs, and commericial negotiations for M&A or renewable energy revenue transactions.

Investment Director – LondonOverview A leading global investment firm is seeking a senior professional to support and co-lead its London-based private equity platform. The role involves active participation across the full investment lifecycle — from deal origination to portfolio management and value creation — with meaningful exposure to the firm’s global private equity strategy.Key Responsibilities Support in the overall management of the London private equity team, contributing to new investments, portfolio oversight, and fundraising initiatives. Lead origination efforts, including market mapping, target identification, and maintenance of a high-quality advisor and intermediary network. Oversee sector research, strategic assessments, and financial analyses of target companies. Drive key elements of the investment process, including due diligence coordination, legal and debt structuring, management engagement, and internal investment committee preparation. Represent the firm on portfolio company boards, contributing to strategic direction, performance monitoring, and exit planning. Collaborate with the global private equity team to align with the firm’s thematic investment approach and broader strategic priorities. Candidate Profile 7–10 years of total investment experience, with a minimum of 5 years in private equity and a proven record of successful deal execution and value creation. Demonstrated ability to originate investment opportunities through structured market mapping, advisor relationships, and off-market sourcing. Strong transaction management experience, encompassing all due diligence streams, legal documentation, financing negotiations, and internal approval processes. Board-level exposure, including stakeholder management, board materials preparation, and exit execution. Well-established network of advisors, lenders, non-executive directors, and industry contacts. Genuine interest in thematic and strategic investing aligned with the firm’s core verticals. Exceptional analytical capability, financial modelling expertise, and commercial judgment. Confident interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior stakeholders across internal and external environments.

Director of Business Development – Renewable Energy Growth & StrategyLocation: Charlottesville, VAPiper Maddox is exclusively representing a fast-growing IPP that’s redefining how grid-scale renewables come to life. Backed by deep industry experience and strong financial footing, the company is scaling rapidly and looking for a Director of Business Development to lead the charge across project M&A, revenue origination, and strategic financial analysis.This isn’t a “sit back and oversee” role — it’s a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can both close the deal and build the process that gets it done.What You’ll Do Drive Growth Through Deals: Source, structure, and negotiate project acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships that accelerate expansion.Shape Market Strategy: Build commercial frameworks for energy storage and renewable projects across multiple ISO/RTO markets.Own the Revenue Story: Lead origination and negotiation of offtake agreements — tolling, hedges, PPAs — that balance merchant exposure and strategic upside.Model the Future: Oversee financial modeling and valuation that guide executive and board-level decision-making.Build Relationships That Matter: Maintain a strong network with developers, IPPs, utilities, banks, and investors to keep the opportunity pipeline active and informed. What You Bring 5+ years in renewable energy, project M&A, or structured origination — ideally with direct transaction execution experience.Comfort leading complex negotiations across commercial and legal workstreams.A strong command of power markets, revenue structures, and energy economics.Fluency in Excel-based modeling and a solid understanding of project finance.The ability to toggle between strategic vision and detail-driven analysis. Who You Are A strategic dealmaker who’s comfortable owning outcomes.Curious, commercially minded, and driven by impact — not just process.A clear communicator who can translate technical insight into executive action.A collaborator who values agility and integrity as much as results. Why This CompanyThis is a place where entrepreneurial thinkers thrive. You’ll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that’s big enough to execute major transactions — but small enough that your decisions will shape the company’s trajectory. The firm offers a flexible, people-first culture and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k) with match, parental leave, and lifestyle stipends for wellness and development.Interested?If you’re ready to take ownership of deals that define the renewable landscape — and want to do it alongside some of the smartest, most grounded people in the industry — let’s talk.