M&A Manager - Project Acquisitions (m/w/d)

About Us:

Welcome to Terra One, an exciting-fast growing company focused on developing and operating large-scale battery storage systems in Germany. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our company is driving forward the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in order to make a significant contribution to achieving climate neutrality.

Our Mission:

At Terra One, we accelerate the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure by developing and implementing innovative solutions. Our initial focus is on battery storage, a crucial component for establishing a flexible and environmentally friendly power grid. By providing energy when it is most needed, we help improve the reliability and efficiency of the power grid while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions. Equally important to our mission is our AI-based energy trading in the European market, which works hand in hand with our battery storage solutions.

Our Team:

The Corporate Finance team is responsible for capital structuring and transaction execution across Terra One’s battery storage portfolio. Scope includes project finance (senior debt, mezzanine), HoldCo financing, M&A, and corporate liquidity. We work end-to-end with Development, Engineering, Trading/Optimization, and Legal to turn projects into bankable assets, structure scalable financing platforms, and support strategic acquisitions.

Career Opportunity:

We’re expanding our Corporate Finance capacity to support a growing pipeline. We are looking to strengthen our team with an M&A Manager – Project Acquisitions (m/f/d) who will focuses on buying project rights for utility-scale battery storage in Germany and selected EU markets. The person will execute share and asset deals across maturities (early development, pre-RTB, RTB), run cross-functional diligence (grid, permitting/land, environmental, technical), and negotiate definitive documents.

If you’re ready to join our team and make an impact in the energy transition, we would be happy to receive your application. We look forward to hearing from you and shaping the future of energy together.

Your Tasks:

• Source and qualify potential acquisitions of project rights; maintain a stage-gated, probability-weighted pipeline

• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (developers, IPPs, brokers, financial advisors) to source proprietary opportunities and accelerate execution

• Evaluate projects using transaction models and documented assumptions

• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, prepare IC materials and recommendations, brief senior management, align other teams and manage external advisors

• Lead due diligence across grid, permitting/land, technical concept, environmental, legal titles

• Negotiate LOIs/term sheets, SPAs/asset deals, development and co-development/framework agreements; manage CPs and closings

• Standardize DD checklists, model structures, templates, and dashboards

What we expect from you:

• You’re excited about driving progress in a fast-moving startup company

• Strong and respectful communicator with ability to work in a team

• High intellectual curiosity and grit combined with a commercial mindset

• You can be inquisitive and rigorous but also pragmatic

• High motivation, ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment, well- and self-organized

• High level of integrity, ethical standard and good judgment

Qualifications:

• 5–8+ years in project M&A / acquisitions within energy or infrastructure (developer/IPP, fund, utility, advisory)

• Track record closing rights/SPV/platform deals for generation or storage

• Professional German (C1/C2), fluent in English

• Familiarity with German regulation and corporate law (incl. asset/share deals, notarial practice, land/permitting pathways, TSO/DSO processes)

• Advanced Excel (project finance modeling, scenarios, sensitivities) and PowerPoint skills

• Familiarity with battery storage specifics (revenue streams, technical characteristics etc.) is a strong plus

Benefits:

• Responsibility and the opportunity to grow in a rapidly expanding company

• Modern office with a rooftop terrace and in-house chef

• Snacks & drinks for free

• A young, international, and ambitious team

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work remotely

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

At Terra One, we value diversity and firmly believe that different perspectives drive innovation. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, sexual identity and orientation, or ability, can thrive. We are committed to an open corporate culture characterized by respect and mutual appreciation. Our goal is to create a work environment that is accessible and inclusive for everyone. We look forward to meeting you and working together to create a sustainable future.

To prepare yourself better for the interview process and have a better understanding on Terra One you can have a read on our Ethos and Master Plan: