Revenue Optimisation Manager

We are Cero Generation, a leading European solar energy developer.

Our single-minded vision is to ensure this, and every generation has access to clean, reliable, cost-effective renewable energy. Cero identifies, develops, builds and energises major solar energy projects across eight European countries, and doing so responsibly we are helping communities to thrive across Europe and beyond. We have 25GW solar storage portfolio with further generation capability added each year. We are a Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) portfolio company, operating on a stand-alone basis.

About the role

The Cero Asset Management team is responsible for the management of Cero’s fast-growing portfolio of European Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets, starting from the construction phase and throughout the lifetime of the assets. As the portfolio grows and Cero continues its growth journey to become an Independent Power Producer (IPP), Cero is looking to establish an active Revenue Optimisation function to manage our exposure to wholesale market risk and optimise our position within this.

Reporting directly to the Head of Asset Management, this role will be fundamental in building out a dedicated revenue optimisation function responsible for managing Cero’s wholesale market risk and associated analytics and reporting.

Main responsibilities

Your key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Monitoring Cero’s wholesale market risk including undertaking and monitoring metrics such as value-at-risk.
• Utilising software tools to monitor risk and analyse appropriate mitigations.
• Develop and implement a robust wholesale market risk strategy and associated limits where applicable.
• Negotiate and execute short term PPAs via RtM providers in relation to Cero’s uncontracted volume in accordance with Lender requirements and Cero’s risk and governance requirements.
• Manage existing long-term PPAs (Cero has a separate team responsible for the origination of long-term PPAs) including contract management, analysis and oversight of settlement calculations.
• Undertake analysis of market fundamentals (via information from 3rd parties) and analyse the impact of movements on Cero’s portfolio.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on Cero’s wholesale market risk and risk management performance.
• Stay up-to-date on market trends and report this information to wider Cero teams.

What will you need to succeed in the role?

• Have 5+ years industry experience of which ~3years+ experience in energy risk management/power trading/wholesale markets or related roles.
• Specific renewable energy experience is desirable.
• A background in engineering, commercial, financial or other relevant disciplines.
• Fluent in English (written, spoken), other European languages advantageous but not essential (Italian, Spanish, Greek).
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills for managing multiple projects and tasks in parallel.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to distil complex market information to a diverse audience.

Working with Cero Generation

Our shared culture is all about doing the right thing for our company, our people and the world around us. We’re passionate about renewable energy and the vital role it can play in safeguarding the future of our planet. That’s why we’re all committed to collaborating to achieve excellence in our field to deliver better outcomes for all. We’re led by a simple promise to all our people: you’ll get back what you put in. We’ll empower you to deliver on our commitments and reward you for achieving the high standards that we set.

Diversity, inclusion & privacy

Cero Generation understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. If you are capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team. Cero Generation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. We facilitate a range of flexible working arrangements within our teams. Talk to us about what flexibility may be available. Cero Generation respects the privacy of the people we deal with, and we uphold high standards of privacy practice and security. Our privacy policy is available on our website at cerogeneration.com.