**About Us** Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business. **Our benefits include:** + Medical coverage on date of hire + 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan + 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire + Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays + Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave **About Ameren Missouri** Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area. **_About The Position_** _The Renewable Energy Development Transaction Specialist will support the execution of Ameren's Generation Transformation Plan by working cross-functionally with key leaders and teams on project due diligence in support of contract negotiations and regulatory approval for renewable acquisitions – build and development transfer agreements. This individual is responsible for cross-functional team coordination and timely communication on diligence activities, status, and risks and mitigation plans identified._ **_Key responsibilities include:_** + Build and maintain strong relationships with the Renewable Energy Development Team Leadership and Cross-functional Teams to support key activities and initiatives related to due diligence and risk assessment for renewable energy acquisitions as part of Ameren Missouri's Generation Transformation plan. + Closely evaluate, streamline and maintain due diligence processes for acquisition of renewable energy projects. Participate in all due diligence meetings and coordinate internal and external resources to conduct due diligence activities in compliance with corporate processes to ensure continued and timely progress, identify and respond to key issues in a timely manner and systematically monitor and measure the overall status of the due diligence process. + Ensure continuous improvement and standardization of due diligence information, deliverables and processes with each new renewable energy project. Maintain streamlined and easily accessible shared due diligence systems and/or data rooms. + Work with all due diligence team members, leads and external experts, to develop and maintain a standardized risk assessment matrix and process for all new renewable energy projects. + Plan and attend meetings, identify major action items and work with leadership and others to ensure resources are available to complete all renewable energy due diligence and risk assessment tasks in a timely manner. + Assist with local, state and federal regulatory filings required for renewable energy acquisitions, specifically supporting the internal business case justifications, economic evaluation, technical and commercial due diligence data requests and regulatory filings with the Missouri Public Service Commission. + Work closely with key functions across the enterprise including but not limited to Corporate Strategy, Innovation & Sustainability, Real Estate, Environmental, Regulatory, Economic Development & Energy Solutions, Legal, Tax, Transmission, Digital, Supply Chain & Procurement, etc.to support the development of renewable energy projects. **_Qualifications_** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University is required. Two or more years of relevant professional experience is required. Experience in or knowledge of Energy Generation, Renewable Energy Development, Transaction M&A, and/or other aspects of Sustainability preferred. Project management experience preferred. Experience leading cross functional teams without direct line reporting relationships preferred. **In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:** + Champion learning and adaptability to the changes created by the external/internal environment. + Excellent team, program and project management skills. + Excellent interpersonal communications skills; able to effectively communicate and build relationships with stakeholders, process teams, leadership at all levels, and third parties. + Ability to prioritize, schedule and complete tasks for multiple projects with overlapping schedules. + Excellent facilitation skills for working with both internal and external parties. + Outstanding problem solving skills – ability to identify underlying causes of key issues, draw accurate conclusions across multiple situations, and develop strong insight into complex issues. + Highly motivated, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with competing priorities. + Proactive, persistent and dependable. Excellent time management skills. Strong work ethic. **_Additional Information_** Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. Level of position will be based upon applicants experience and qualifications. **If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:** Tuesday October 15, 2024 **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.**