Investment Director - Mid & Downstream Business Development

Director – Mid & Downstream Investment / Business Development

Job Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Reports to: SVP

Compensation: $200K–$240K base + bonus

An international energy company with a long-term commitment to natural gas, power, and energy infrastructure in the US is seeking a Director to lead midstream and downstream investment and business development activities.

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on deal execution, long-term asset ownership, and strategic influence, working closely with senior leadership to build a durable U.S. energy infrastructure portfolio.

• Originate and lead investments by building strong relationships with private equity and infrastructure funds, developers, operators, advisors, and lenders.
• Source and evaluate opportunities across gas midstream (pipelines, gathering & processing, storage, LDC-related assets) and downstream / power infrastructure (generation, distributed energy, energy services).
• Drive transactions end-to-end, from initial screening and commercial assessment through financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, structuring, and execution.
• Lead cross-functional diligence, coordinating internal teams and external advisors across commercial, financial, legal, regulatory, tax, and technical work streams.
• Support post-investment value creation, including performance monitoring, strategic initiatives, and active engagement with portfolio company management teams.
• Participate in governance, including board or observer roles, serving as a key link between portfolio companies and senior leadership.
• Contribute to investment strategy, working with senior management and headquarters to shape long-term mid- and downstream growth plans.

• Approximately 8 years of experience in energy infrastructure investment or business development, with a focus on gas and/or power.
• Prior experience at private equity funds, infrastructure funds, strategic investors, or energy-focused investment platforms.
• Proven experience leading investment evaluation, due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Strong financial and commercial skills, including valuation, project finance, and investment analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure investment or business development, with a strong focus on gas and/or power sectors.
• Direct investment experience in US gas midstream and/or power infrastructure assets.
• Board or board observer experience at portfolio companies.
• Experience working with cross-border stakeholders or global energy companies.
• MBA, CFA, CPA, or other advanced qualifications.