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SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Advisors is the strategic services company of BioUrja Group, providing centralized expertise in finance, human resources, legal, technology, risk management, compliance, and corporate strategy. BioUrja Group operates a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning energy, renewable fuels, commodities, logistics, infrastructure, and strategic investments. Founded in 2006, the organization has built a reputation for entrepreneurial thinking, disciplined execution, and long-term value creation. Through operational excellence, innovation, and collaborative culture, BioUrja Advisors supports the continued growth and success of affiliated companies across domestic and international markets.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Corporate Development, Insurance & Real Estate is responsible for identifying, evaluating, executing, and integrating strategic growth opportunities while also overseeing the company's enterprise insurance programs and corporate real estate portfolio. The role partners closely with executive leadership to optimize capital allocation, mitigate enterprise risk, and maximize the value of corporate assets.

This position requires strong financial, commercial, legal, and operational acumen with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across acquisitions, divestitures, insurance risk management, and real estate strategy.  This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer of BioUrja Advisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Corporate Development

• Identify acquisition, merger, joint venture, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis.
• Conduct commercial, operational, financial, legal, environmental, and tax due diligence.
• Develop investment committee and Board presentations.
• Negotiate Letters of Intent, purchase agreements, and transaction terms.
• Coordinate external advisors including investment banks, legal counsel, accounting firms, technical consultants, and lenders.
• Manage transaction execution from sourcing through closing.
• Lead post-acquisition integration planning and synergy realization.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive intelligence.
• Support long-term strategic planning and capital allocation initiatives.

Insurance & Enterprise Risk Management

• Develop and manage the company's global insurance strategy.
• Oversee all corporate insurance programs, including:
• Property
• General Liability
• Excess Liability
• Directors & Officers (D&O)
• Cyber Liability
• Workers' Compensation
• Professional Liability
• Environmental/Pollution Liability
• Marine and Aviation (where applicable)
• Energy-specific operational insurance
• Lead annual insurance renewals and broker negotiations.
• Evaluate risk retention versus insurance transfer strategies.
• Review policy wording, limits, deductibles, and coverage gaps.
• Manage insurance claims and recovery efforts.
• Coordinate enterprise risk assessments with operating business units.
• Present insurance strategy and risk metrics to executive leadership.

Corporate Real Estate

• Develop and execute corporate real estate strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage owned and leased office, industrial, operational, and warehouse facilities.
• Lead lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Evaluate site selection for new offices and operating facilities.
• Optimize real estate utilization and occupancy costs.
• Oversee landlord relationships and major lease negotiations.
• Coordinate facility consolidations and relocations.
• Develop capital investment recommendations for real estate assets.
• Manage external brokers, developers, and property managers.

Financial & Strategic Leadership

• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Perform return on investment analyses.
• Monitor transaction performance against investment assumptions.
• Assist with financing strategies for acquisitions and major capital projects.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or similar professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or strategic planning.
• Experience leading M&A transactions valued from $50 million to several billion dollars.
• Experience managing enterprise insurance programs preferred.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions and lease negotiations preferred.
• Energy experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Knowledge of capital markets and financing structures.
• Excellent negotiation and executive communication skills.
• Strong knowledge/capabilities in AI implementation (Claude, Chat GPT, Gemini).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; and an MBA, CPA, or CFA
• 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of oil & gas markets, capital formation, tax-advantaged investment structures, renewable fuel incentives, and energy-related financing transactions.
• Proven ability to lead complex financial operations and execute strategic transactions.
• Experience in energy, commodities, or trading environments strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, capital allocation, and strategic analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational outcomes.
• Advanced business acumen with strong negotiation and deal execution capabilities.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed execution levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and advanced analytics tools to enhance financial and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive leadership.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary & Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life).
• 401(k)/ Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid-Time Off/Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioUrja Advisors, LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. 

BioUrja Advisors, LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Advisors LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Advisors, LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Advisors, LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Advisors, LLC.