Ventures & Strategy Director

Ventures and Strategy Director-Elimini
Permanent
Location: Houston

We areEliminiand our purpose is to remove carbon for good.
Why joinElimini

TheEliminiteam is on a mission to help rewind the climate crisis. The challenge we face is steep, but the solution exists – if we collaborate and deliver at scale.

Together,we’retaking carbon removals out of the lab, and into the real world.

As the Ventures and Strategy Director,you’llwork closely with the EVP Finance, Strategy, Partnership, M&A and Carbon Markets ofEliminito:

• Develop CarbonElimini’sstrategy to help achieve Drax Group’s goal.
• Support partnership development toachievetheobjectivesof the company

This includes the responsibility for the identification, negotiation, formation, development,and long-term management of partnerships to supportElimini’sobjectives. As the Ventures and Strategy Director,you’llseek inputs and support from legal, finance,and tax to best structure partnerships.

About the role
As the Ventures and Strategy Director,you’llbe responsible for, but not limited to

• DevelopingtheEliministrategy to support the achievement of theEliminiobjectives andensuringalignment through collaboration with Drax Group M&A & Strategy team.
• EnsuringthatElimini’sbusiness strategy is aligned to the Drax Group corporate framework and be key point of contact for the Drax Strategy team for questions, queries andassistingin preparing Board updates onEliministrategy.Leadingidentification, negotiation,formationand long-term management of partnerships including T&S and equity partnerships that will support achievement of theEliminitargets.
• Identifyingpotential partnership targets which supportEliminiobjectives including both strategic (e.g., T&S companies, etc.) and financial (e.g., equity participants, etc.) partners.
• Managingall aspects of the negotiation process with potential partners including coordination with legal, development, Drax Group M&A & Strategy and Drax Group Finance.
• SupportingEVP with financial analysis of potential projects and presenting to the President ofElimini, Drax CEO, Drax Group Chief Financial Officer and Drax Group committees for approvals.

Whatyou’llbring:
To excel in this vital role,you’llneed:

• Significant experienceworking in a corporate/commercial environment within the Energy sector, with a relevant professional qualification.
• Demonstrate your experience negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements with various parties within a project, preferably in the energy sector.
• Experience in managing joint venture relationships with partners in energy infrastructure development projects, including pre-FID (Final Investment Decision) and post-FID activities
• Proven experienceincollaborating with partners to execute development agreements.
• Proven ability to help secure funding, including internal and partners approval.
• A naturalability to present information to a wide range ofstakeholderswith impact and clarity; an excellent communicator able to present and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ateam player with high self-awareness and the ability to adapt influencing style to build relationships and get results.

Who is Elimini

Eliminiis a Drax company. Our purpose is to ‘remove carbon for good’ with the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s leading carbon removals company by removing millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while generating 24/7 renewable power through the global deployment of BECCS.

We are partnering with innovative institutions who will provide theirexpertiseand support to help us push the boundaries of carbon capture technology and play a critical role in delivering climate solutionson aworld-changing scale.

We’recommitted to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.Eliminiis where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. WithEliminiyou can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax,we’recommitted to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to betterrepresentthe communities weoperatein, foster inclusion, andestablishfair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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