Manager, Corporate Development

Manager, Corporate Development

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office

About Us:The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.

Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.

Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Position Summary:The Manager, Corporate Development supports the Company’s strategic growth initiatives through financial analysis, valuation, market research, and transaction execution support. This role plays a key part in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic opportunities while partnering closely with senior leadership, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Perform valuation analyses using DCF, comparable companies, and precedent transaction methodologies.
• Analyze cash flow, returns, capital allocation, and downside scenarios to support investment decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memos and materials for senior leadership.
• Support all phases of transaction execution, including due diligence, data room management, and coordination with internal and external advisors.
• Assist with review and analysis of financial, commercial, and operational diligence materials.
• Track transaction work streams, timelines, and deliverables to support deal execution.

Qualifications: Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, strategy consulting, private equity, or a similar analytical role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in energy, LNG, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive industries.
• Familiarity with M&A processes and transaction execution.
• Experience preparing materials for executive leadership or investment committees.
• Clear Written & Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail & Intellectual Rigor
• Ability to Manage Multiple Work streams