Manager/Director of Origination and Power Marketing

Company

The Client stands as a pioneering renewable energy platform, founded by a global alternative asset manager, Financial Backer, through its impactful investing arm, Financial Backer Rise, in 2020. Our focus lies in the development, construction, and long-term ownership of renewable energy assets.

With a diverse portfolio spanning across North America, Europe, and Latin America, The Client currently oversees 12.2 GW of renewable energy projects and storage, including operational, under construction, ready-to-build, and under development projects.

Financial Backer Rise, with a commitment of $17 billion, operates as an impact investing platform dedicated to supporting the growth of exceptional businesses worldwide, delivering measurable social and environmental benefits.

Financial Backer, a leading global alternative asset investment firm, boasts a widespread presence across major cities worldwide. Their investment platforms encompass various asset classes, from private equity to real estate and public equity.

The Role

The Client seeks a dynamic individual to spearhead market analysis and origination efforts in the United States. The chosen candidate will be pivotal in managing all facets of market analysis, including evaluating forward curve assessments from third parties across different U.S. markets, assessing PPA risks and provisions, and identifying potential offtake customers. Reporting to the VP of US Development, the candidate will also play a crucial role in negotiating and securing offtake agreements for US renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to identify market opportunities and risks while maintaining professionalism in engaging with stakeholders. They should possess a robust network within procurement-related sectors, including corporate, industrial, utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and nurture origination prospects and opportunities
• Foster relationships with existing and potential customers and market participants
• Develop proposals and negotiate contracted revenue opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct internal market analysis and gather intelligence from various sources
• Understand the revenue stack of projects within specific markets, aiding financial modeling and decision-making
• Develop tools and analyses to enhance offtake strategies and pricing outcomes
• Coordinate with third-party advisers and consultants for market analyses and contract management
• Ensure compliance with ESG policies and anticorruption practices
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project development, investment, and finance activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred
• 5+ years of experience in origination, trading, power marketing, or similar roles
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Decisive decision-making abilities
• Excellent networking and time management skills
• Proficient in market analysis and financial modeling
• Comprehensive understanding of US electricity markets
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Attentive to detail and possess a curious mindset
• Comfortable with national and local industry events and conferences
• Native English speaker
• Willingness to travel, including visits to the Miami office and throughout the U.S. for stakeholder meetings.

Salary

$190-$230k base plus bonus