Senior Director, Corporate & Business Development

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Senior Director, Corporate & Business Development is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for advancing the organization's growth agenda through the development and execution of corporate strategy, evaluation and execution of utility transactions, as well as leadership and support of enterprise-wide growth initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate & Business Development, the role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing analytical rigor, market insight, and strategic leadership to identify, assess, and deliver opportunities that create long-term shareholder value. The position operates at the intersection of strategy, corporate development, finance, regulatory affairs, and operations, ensuring enterprise growth priorities are translated into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

The incumbent leads complex cross-functional initiatives, supports mergers and acquisitions activity, develops strategic business cases, and drives execution of enterprise priorities that enhance competitive position, expand utility operations, and support sustainable growth.

Accountabilities

• Lead and support the development and refinement of enterprise strategy in partnership with executive leadership. 
• Conduct market analysis, competitive assessments, and strategic planning exercises to identify growth opportunities and enterprise priorities. 
• Develop strategic roadmaps and performance measures to monitor execution and achievement of business objectives.
• Lead and support evaluation, due diligence, valuation, and execution of utility acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams and develop investment recommendations for executive leadership and the Board. 
• Drive and support transaction negotiation, regulatory filings, integration planning, and synergy realization activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance opportunities that support organic and inorganic growth. 
• Develop business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations for investments, expansion opportunities, emerging markets, and new business ventures. 
• Partner with operational leaders to translate opportunities into executable plans.
• Lead complex analysis of industry trends, regulatory developments, customer demand, competitive positioning, and economic conditions affecting enterprise growth.
• Develop scenario analyses and strategic options to support executive decision-making.
• Provide insights and recommendations on long-term business planning and capital allocation.
• Prepare strategic presentations, investment memoranda, and executive-level communications. 
• Support Board and Executive Leadership Team discussions through the development of comprehensive analyses and recommendations related to growth, strategy, and corporate development activities.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams across Finance, Regulatory, Legal, Operations, Customer, IT, and Human Resources to advance strategic initiatives and transactions. 
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including advisors, investment bankers, consultants, regulators, and industry partners.

Education and Experience

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced professional designation
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and executing mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. 
• Experience developing enterprise strategies and leading complex cross-functional initiatives. 
• Strong understanding of regulated utility environments, infrastructure investments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and business case development capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and enterprise-wide business acumen.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong negotiation, transaction management, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $160,000.00- $240,000.00 per year *Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer 

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Group Benefit Plan

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.