Senior Financial Advisor, Corporate Development

California Resources Corporation

$100K — $165K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or related field.
  • 3-6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or related role.
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and effective communication abilities.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisitions and investments.
  • Develop project economic models to assess returns and capital needs.
  • Support the creation and evaluation of project structures and financing options.
  • Assess investment opportunities in carbon capture, power, and renewable sectors.
  • Conduct financial diligence and valuation analysis for investments.
  • Prepare comprehensive investment documents and presentations for the Board.
  • Facilitate transaction execution including negotiations and due diligence.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401k plan with company match.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) availability.
Full Job Description
The Carbon TerraVault Corporate Development team is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development, reporting to the Director, Corporate Development. This is a transaction-focused role responsible for evaluating, structuring, and executing strategic investments across carbon capture and storage, power generation, renewable energy, and broader energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership on commercial partnerships, strategic investments, joint ventures, project financings, and acquisitions supporting the continued growth of Carbon TerraVault's portfolio.

The base annual salary for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $100K to $165K, with a target annual bonus of 10-20% of base salary and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including education, experience level and relevant industry experience. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA.

Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting acquisitions, project financings, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
  • Develop and maintain project-level economic models to evaluate project returns, capital requirements, commercial assumptions, financing capacity, and key sensitivities.
  • Support the development and evaluation of internal project structures, including ownership, funding, commercial, tax credit, and risk-allocation alternatives.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities across CCS, power, renewable energy, and related infrastructure sectors.
  • Perform valuation, commercial analysis, financial diligence, and investment underwriting.
  • Prepare investment memoranda, Board materials, and executive presentations.
  • Support transaction execution through due diligence, negotiations, financing processes, and closing activities.
  • Partner closely with engineering, commercial, legal, finance, and external advisors throughout transaction execution.
  • Monitor market developments and support the identification of strategic investment opportunities.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 3-6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, infrastructure investing, project finance, or a similar transaction-focused role.
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities.
  • Strong PowerPoint, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrable successful end-to-end transaction execution and closing experience.
  • Experience in power, utilities, renewable energy, energy infrastructure, or carbon capture and storage.
  • Project finance experience, particularly involving power or infrastructure assets.
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, or structured financings.
  • Engineering or technical exposure to energy infrastructure is advantageous.

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