Senior Corporate Development Manager

Join Energy Recovery and Help Build a Sustainable Future  

At Energy Recovery, we build products that help limit global temperature rise, reduce carbon emissions, provide safe drinking water for millions of people, and bring efficiency and sustainability to a range of industries. Our products help customers avoid approximately 19.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year -- equivalent to removing over 4.7 million cars from the road! 

In addition to innovating world-class products that help our customers and the environment, our employees enjoy a diverse, collaborative work culture, as well as extensive company benefits that support the overall wellbeing of our staff. This includes everything from generous health plans and time off, paid family leave, subsidized lunches and company events, and opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community.  

Come find out why we’ve been a certified Great Place to Work for 3 years in a row!  

What You Can Look Forward To:

Energy Recovery, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for an immediate full-time job opening for the position of Senior Corporate Development Manager, reporting to the CFO in the San Leandro, CA facility. This position is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, new market evaluations, and strategic partnerships and other transactions. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for identifying conducting market analysis and supporting corporate strategy development. A suitable candidate will have prior experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.

• Lead the evaluation of strategic business opportunities, including evaluating new market entry points and potential strategic partnerships or acquisition targets
• Develop and present business cases, including financial modeling and qualitative analysis, to senior leadership
• Manage relationships with potential partners and other industry stakeholders
• Lead any potential transactions resulting from the strategy work
• Manage market intelligence analysis and reporting
• All other projects and duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and market analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a flat, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel as needed

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness Programs: Mental Wellness Support with therapy and coaching in addition to an employee assistance program
• Fitness Perks: Enjoy access to our on-site gym with an on-site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
• Team Events: Regular team-building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping-pong tournaments, gratitude lunches, and summer BBQs
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 for referring friends
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for medical expenses, commuter, and dependent care, helping you manage out-of-pocket costs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education, including courses and degree programs to help you advance your career
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents to bond with their children and support family needs

The salary range for this role is $161,000 to $190,000/year with bonus opportunity, equity grant, and other perks. The stated range is the range that we reasonably believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This range may be modified in the future.

We are an EOE/AA employer committed to workforce diversity.

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