POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Corporate Development will act as a core member of Advanced Energy’s Corporate Development function to help develop & cultivate our acquisition pipeline, execute transactions, and implement integrations.

Success in this role means serving as a pivotal driver of Advanced Energy’s growth strategy—leading the full lifecycle of M&A activity from early-stage market scanning and target identification through due diligence, financial modeling, and seamless post-close integration. You will build strong partnerships across our businesses and corporate functions, helping champion teams evaluate strategic growth platforms and develop clear, data-driven investment cases. You’ll expertly manage complex workstreams, organize and interpret key diligence findings, and influence decision-making with crisp, executive-ready materials. You will also cultivate relationships with potential acquisition candidates and investment bankers, maintain accurate and insightful pipeline data, and contribute to special projects that support our executive team and board. Ultimately, your work will directly shape the trajectory of Advanced Energy’s strategic expansion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate, as a key team member, in the full lifecycle of Advanced Energy’s M&A process, from initial opportunity ideation through due diligence, deal execution, and post close integration.
• Work with Corporate Development and business leadership to identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition targets, developing detailed profiles and cultivating relationships with high potential candidates.
• Manage transaction and due diligence workstreams, ensuring disciplined project planning, cross functional coordination, and timely execution.
• With Corporate Development leadership, drive integration planning and oversee implementation to enable seamless transitions and maximize value capture.
• Support the identification and evaluation of strategic growth platforms to shape both organic and inorganic growth roadmaps.
• Build robust financial models and develop executive ready investment materials in partnership with champion business leaders.
• Collaborate with corporate functions and business unit teams to analyze valuation drivers, assess risks, and address critical deal considerations.
• Conduct and coordinate financial due diligence efforts, synthesizing insights to inform recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain and manage acquisition pipeline and contact databases, ensuring accurate tracking and visibility into opportunities.
• Engage with investment bankers and external advisors and prepare high quality materials for executive leadership and board-level discussions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, Colorado.
• This is a full-time, on-site position, and may require 35% travel, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You are a strategic thinker who can translate complex market dynamics and financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive enterprise value.  You are a relationship-builder who thrives on partnering with executives, cross-functional leaders, bankers, and external stakeholders to advance corporate growth objectives.  You are financially fluent and highly analytical, with deep expertise in corporate finance, business modeling, and investment evaluation.  You are a skilled communicator who can deliver concise, executive-ready materials—investment memos, board presentations, and financial models—with clarity and precision.  You are collaborative and low-ego, able to guide cross-functional teams through high-stakes decisions while maintaining alignment and momentum.

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and modeling skills
• Strong track record for managing comfortably with ambiguity and having flexibility with respect to changing situations and differing views
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented culture
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

• 5-8 years of experience in Investment Banking or Financial Analysis
• Investment banking or consulting experience in relevant industries is strongly encouraged

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus 3-5 years’ experience in a technical role or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Preferred:

• 2-year MBA from a top 20 business school