Head of Investment and M&A - Ignitis Renewables

Head of Investment and M&A - Ignitis Renewables

Ignitis

Vilnius, Lithuania

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Own and drive the end‑to‑end Investment and M&A strategy, overseeing capital allocation, decision‑making, and execution of transactions;
• Lead, develop, and scale the Investments & M&A function, fostering a high‑performance culture and strong leadership capability;
• Establish and govern best‑in‑class valuation, financial, and commercial modeling to support investments, divestments, and strategic portfolio decisions;
• Direct complex due diligence processes and transaction execution, ensuring rigorous risk management and high‑quality outcomes;
• Shape, present, and defend investment proposals to executive leadership, investment committees, boards, and other key stakeholders;
• Build and actively manage a robust Investment and M&A pipeline aligned with long‑term strategy, market dynamics, and growth priorities;
• Act as a senior strategic partner across international, cross‑functional teams and external counterparties, providing insight on market trends, negotiations, and enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives.

Required for this position:

• Have a University degree in Economics, Finance, Business management, Mathematics or equivalent;
• At least 5 years experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, advisory or related field;
• Have high level of accountability, clear and independent thinking, attention to details and excellent analytical skills;
• Are proficient in presenting complex information in a clear and simple manner and feel comfortable interacting with stakeholders at various levels;
• Are a true leader as well as a team player, with ability to collaborate with variety of teams (legal, technical, commercial, treasury, etc.);
• Have an excellent command of English;
• Experience in negotiations of M&A transactions documents;
• CFA/ACCA or similar qualification (advantage);
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) transactions, deep understanding of BESS project economics and value stack mechanics, is a strong advantage.