COMPANY OVERVIEW
Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.
Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.
Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:
- Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets
POSITION OVERVIEW
The General Partner (GP), Capital Formation, is responsible for leading the firm’s strategy to secure, grow, and manage equity capital from institutional and strategic investors. This role serves as a senior-facing leader externally and a core member of the firm’s investment leadership team, directly influencing fundraising strategy, investor relationships, and long-term capital positioning.
The GP will cultivate relationships with limited partners (LPs), sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and strategic investors, while shaping the firm’s equity story and ensuring alignment with investment strategy and performance.
The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Capital Formation & Fundraising Strategy
- Lead end-to-end equity fundraising efforts across flagship funds, co-investments, and strategic vehicles
- Develop and execute capital formation strategy aligned with firm growth and investment objectives
- Structure and negotiate equity commitments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Identify new investor segments, geographies, and capital sources
Investor Relationship Management
- Serve as primary relationship lead for key LPs and prospective investors
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices
- Lead investor meetings, roadshows, and due diligence processes
- Deliver compelling presentations that articulate the firm’s value proposition, performance, and pipeline
Market Intelligence & Positioning
- Monitor trends in institutional capital flows, fundraising environments, and investor preferences
- Position the firm competitively relative to peer funds and emerging investment platforms
- Provide strategic input to leadership on fund structures, fee models, and capital strategies
Collaboration with Investment Team
- Partner closely with investment and asset management teams to align capital raising with deal pipeline
- Support structuring of co-investment opportunities and bespoke equity solutions
- Ensure investor expectations are aligned with portfolio strategy and performance outcomes
Governance & Leadership
- Contribute to firm-wide leadership decisions as a member of the General Partner group
- Participate in investment committees and strategic planning forums
- Mentor junior capital markets and investor relations professionals
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 15+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, venture capital, or investment banking with a strong focus on fundraising
- Proven track record of raising significant equity capital (institutional LPs preferred)
- Established network of investor relationships across pensions, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
- Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
- Deep understanding of fund structures, portfolio construction, and capital markets
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
COMPENSATION: $275,000 - $305,000 salary
Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.
Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, venture capital, or investment banking with a strong focus on fundraising.
- Proven track record of raising significant equity capital from institutional investors.
- Established network of relationships with pensions, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices.
- Deep understanding of fund structures, portfolio construction, and capital markets.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise.
- Exceptional executive presence and communication skills.
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
- Bachelor's degree.
- MBA or advanced degree.
What We Do
Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation, previously doing business as 174 Power Global, is headquartered in Houston, Texas and is a leading solar energy company wholly owned by Hanwha Energy Corporation. With deep expertise across the solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) development cycle, Hanwha Energy USA partners with landowners, local communities, financial investors, and other stakeholders to build highly productive, utility-scale solar power plants throughout North America. Since its formation in 2017, Hanwha Energy USA has signed nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of power purchase agreements and has more than 8 GW of additional projects in the development pipeline.
