Ventures and Strategy
Director- Elimini
Permanent
Location : Houston
We are Elimini and our purpose is to remove
carbon for good.
Why join Elimini?
The Elimini team 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’re taking carbon removals out of
the lab, and into the real world.
As the
Ventures and Strategy Director, you’ll work closely with the EVP
Finance, Strategy, Partnership, M&A and Carbon Markets
of Elimini to : Develop
Carbon Elimini’s strategy to help achieve Drax Group’s goal.
Support
partnership development to achieve the objectives of
the company
This includes the responsibility for the identification,
negotiation, formation, development, and long-term management of
partnerships to support Elimini’s objectives. As the Ventures and
Strategy Director, you’ll seek inputs and support from legal,
finance, and tax to best structure partnerships.
About the role
As the Ventures and Strategy
Director, you’ll be responsible for, but not limited to
Developing the Elimini strategy
to support the achievement of the Elimini objectives
and ensuring alignment through collaboration with Drax Group
M&A & Strategy team.
Ensuring that Elimini’s business
strategy is aligned to the Drax Group corporate framework and be key point
of contact for the Drax Strategy team for questions, queries
and assisting in preparing Board updates on Elimini strategy.Leading identification,
negotiation, formation and long-term management of partnerships
including T&S and equity partnerships that will support achievement of
the Elimini targets.
Identifying potential
partnership targets which support Elimini objectives including
both strategic (e.g., T&S companies, etc.) and financial (e.g., equity
participants, etc.) partners.
Managing all
aspects of the negotiation process with potential partners including
coordination with legal, development, Drax Group M&A & Strategy
and Drax Group Finance.
Supporting EVP
with financial analysis of potential projects and presenting to the
President of Elimini, Drax CEO, Drax Group Chief Financial Officer
and Drax Group committees for approvals.
What you’ll bring :
To excel in this vital role, you’ll need :
Significant
experience working 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
experience in collaborating with partners to execute development
agreements.
Proven
ability to help secure funding, including internal and partners approval.
natural ability to present information to a wide range
of stakeholders with impact and clarity; an excellent
communicator able to present and influence at all levels of the
organization.
A team
player with high self-awareness and the ability to adapt influencing style
to build relationships and get results.
Who is Elimini?
Elimini is 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 their expertise and support to help us push the boundaries of
carbon capture technology and play a critical role in delivering climate
solutions on a world-changing scale.
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the
climate challenge we all face. Elimini is 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.
With Elimini you can shape your career and a future for generations
to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an
environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their
role. To make this a reality, we actively work to
better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion,
and establish fair 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 :
Think this role is for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to
begin your Elimini journey.
If you want to find out more about Elimini and
Drax, check out our page to see our latest news.
We understand that you may have
some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to
have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email Kenyetta.boatner@drax.com
Director Strategy • Houston, TX, United States