Corporate Development Originator-Upstream

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.Job SummaryThe Corporate Development Originator is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and driving strategic investment opportunities that support the company's long-term growth objectives. This role focuses on building and maintaining deal pipelines, cultivating relationships with external partners, and evaluating new markets and emerging trends. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, strong commercial instincts, and a deep understanding of M&A dynamics. They work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to originate deals, assess strategic fit, and streamline the transaction process from initial outreach through deal execution.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesProactively identify, source, and originate strategic opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, minority investments, and emerging market playsBuild and maintain a robust deal pipeline through industry networking, conferences, market monitoring, bank relationships, and direct outreachDevelop a strong understanding of the competitive landscape to pinpoint high-value targets aligned with corporate strategyConduct preliminary strategic and financial assessments of opportunities before handing them off for detailed modeling and due diligenceCollaborate with the Corporate Development Modelers, Strategy, and Finance teams to evaluate opportunity fit and prioritize the pipelineFacilitate early-stage discussions, including NDAs, target qualification, and initial valuation conversationCultivate and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, advisors, founders, and industry executives to stay informed on market activityPartner with cross-functional stakeholders—Operations, Legal, Finance, HR, Engineering—to frame the strategic rationale of each opportunityTrack and communicate market trends, competitive shifts, and strategic threats/opportunities to senior leadershipPrepare and deliver high-impact presentations for executive leadership and the Board regarding target companies, market analyses, and deal pipeline updatesSupport negotiation strategy and transaction structuring in collaboration with deal execution teamsJob Specific SkillsDemonstrated ability to source and originate transactions, not just evaluate themStrong understanding of M&A processes, deal structures, valuation fundamentals, and strategic portfolio developmentExceptional relationship-building and networking skills with an established professional networkStrong commercial instincts with the ability to identify high-potential opportunities earlyExcellent communication and executive-level presentation skillsAbility to work independently, manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environmentEducationMinimum: High school diploma or GEDPreferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA strongly preferredExperienceMinimum: 10+ years related work experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, or business development —preferably within the energy sectorExpand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.Nearest Major Market: HoustonJob Segment: Pipeline, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Equity, Energy, FinanceJ-18808-Ljbffr