Senior Originator

Become a Senior Originator with Vattenfall in Amsterdam, London, or Hamburg. Focus on originating renewable energy deals, structuring long-term PPAs, and collaborating with internal teams. Benefit from a flexible work environment, health programs, and opportunities for professional growth. Join Vattenfall as a Senior Originator in Amsterdam, London, or Hamburg, where you will lead the origination of renewable energy deals, focusing on long-term PPAs and hydrogen offtake. Collaborate with various teams to ensure financeable agreements and prepare business cases for project approvals. Enjoy a modern work culture with flexible conditions, health programs, and opportunities for career development in a diverse and inspiring environment.

Vattenfall Hybrid Full Time UTC+01:00

Amsterdam, the Netherlands London, United Kingdom Hamburg, Germany

Vattenfall

Company Overview

Name

Vattenfall AB (100% state-owned)

Headquarters

Solna, Sweden

Founded

1909 (source)

Size

Approximately 21,000 employees (source)

What They Do

Vattenfall is a prominent energy company that operates across various sectors including generation, grids, retail, and heat. The company has a strong focus on renewable energy sources, particularly large-scale wind and hydropower, as well as nuclear energy, which is part of its legacy operations. Vattenfall is recognized as one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes electricity generation, distribution, and sales to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in their ongoing projects in electricity storage, district heating, and hydrogen solutions, all aimed at achieving a fossil-free future (source).

Projects & Track Record

Vattenfall boasts an extensive portfolio of operational assets, particularly in wind and hydro energy across Europe. Notable projects include the Horns Rev offshore wind farms in Denmark and the Kriegers Flak offshore park in the Baltic Sea, where Vattenfall serves as a partner and operator. The company is also involved in significant onshore wind and battery projects in the UK, operating 13 projects as of their latest reports. Recent developments include the Vesterhav North and South offshore wind parks, which are set to open in autumn 2024, and ongoing industrial-scale offshore wind development in Finland. Vattenfall's client base includes municipalities, regional partners, and various industries, highlighting their collaborative approach to energy solutions (source).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Vattenfall has celebrated significant milestones, including its 115th anniversary in 2024, during which it reaffirmed its commitment to achieving fossil freedom by 2040. The company has also made headlines with the sale of wind turbines to Dutch municipalities, a transaction valued at approximately €40 million in May 2023. Furthermore, Vattenfall has been actively expanding its heat network projects in UK cities, collaborating with local authorities and housing associations to enhance district heating solutions. These developments underscore Vattenfall's strategic focus on sustainability and innovation in the energy sector (source).(source)

Working There

Vattenfall offers a diverse range of career opportunities across various disciplines, including engineering, project management, commercial roles, and digital transformation. The company employs approximately 21,000 individuals, with significant staffing in locations such as Stockholm, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. Vattenfall emphasizes a culture of safety, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to foster an environment conducive to professional growth. Employee benefits typically include competitive compensation, pensions, and opportunities for professional development, although specifics may vary by location and role. Prospective candidates are encouraged to explore Vattenfall's careers page for detailed job postings and insights into the company culture (source).(source)

Contact

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Job Description

The energy landscape is changing. We are shaping the future and with that also shaping our organization. In accordance with our vision to meet our customers more effectively within changing market trends, we are currently looking to reorganize the way in which we work to be more efficient and competitive.

Therefore, we are looking for the right person as:

Senior Originator

You will report to the Head of Industry Origination.

Originate new business in renewable energy markets according to the needs of Vattenfall's portfolio and in line with Vattenfall's strategy and purpose:

Identify deal opportunities, with strong focus on mid and long term Renewable Energy Solutions, PPAs, Corporate PPAs, Hydrogen offtake
Structure and negotiate long-term PPAs for individual projects or project portfolios from our European pipeline
Lead the deal process from beginning to end, including liaison with all internal stakeholders, plan and carry out negotiations
Grow renewables business and execute asset strategy with Business Area Wind for Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind and Solar projects
Work closely with the Legal, Energy Portfolio Management, and Energy Risk Management teams to ensure that PPAs are financeable and fit within our portfolio strategy
Prepare detailed business cases, investment proposals, and board-level presentations to support project approvals

Location

Hamburg, Amsterdam, London

Qualifications

Who are you?

7 years experience in the relevant power market, ideally in Origination
Academic degree - technical or economical, Master of Science or higher
A deep understanding of the fundamentals of European electricity markets, market participants, and regulatory frameworks, with a strong analytical perspective
A proven track record in evaluating, structuring, and negotiating long-term PPAs or comparable complex commercial agreements.
Resilient and determined to execute the Vattenfall's strategy and to reach our goals
Strong networker and able to build trust and engagement, both within the company and externally
Strong commercial sense and a good understanding of trading, risk management, credit risk, back office and finance functions
Willing communicator, able to co-ordinate the deal approvals process within Vattenfall
Able to work independently to originate and close deals, but nevertheless comfortable in a team environment
Language Proficiency: Fluent in English.

Our offer

Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading, and in interdisciplinary teams. To support your career, we offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.

Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote wellbeing.

Your health is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.

Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.

Additionally, we offer retirement planning with a company pension scheme, a subsidised public transport ticket, and a job bike. In beginning of 2024, we will move into our new state of the art building next to Elbbrücken. Until then you can find our office in the heart of Hamburg.

More Information

We welcome your application in English by 16th of January, 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Maryana Halushko via mail [email protected].

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.

We look forward to receiving your application!