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European Energy A/S

Transaction Manager/Senior Transaction Manager - M&A in Renewable Energy

Join European Energy in Søborg as a Transaction Manager or Senior Transaction Manager. Lead complex renewable energy M&A deals, manage negotiations, and coordinate teams. Fluency in German and English required. Benefit from a dynamic green energy environment and impactful projects.
European Energy A/S
European Energy A/S Søborg, Denmark On-site Full time UTC+01:00

European Energy A/S

Company Overview

European Energy A/S

Søborg, Denmark

2004

Approximately 800 employees globally (source: europeanenergy.com).

What They Do

European Energy A/S specializes in the development of renewable energy projects, including solar energy, wind energy, and Power-to-X technologies. Since 2021, the company has expanded its focus to include the production of green hydrogen and e-methanol, making it a key player in the international renewable energy market (source: europeanenergy.com). Their services range from greenfield projects to full project management, including permitting, engineering design, procurement, and operation and maintenance of solar power plants (source: europeanenergy.com). Target markets include both Europe and North America, where they offer long-term investments and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to businesses (source: eenorthamerica.com). In North America, they currently have 3 GW of projects under development with a goal of reaching 10 GW by 2027, which is equivalent to powering 7.5 million homes (source: eenorthamerica.com).

Projects & Achievements

The company has completed notable projects, including Denmark's first green hydrogen plant, inaugurated in 2024, as well as the world's first large-scale commercial e-methanol plant called Kassø, also in Denmark (source: europeanenergy.com). European Energy has a development pipeline of over 66 GW in solar, wind, and energy storage, as well as 15 GWh in BESS projects (source: europeanenergy.com). In the USA, they have 3 GW of projects in various stages of development aiming to reach 10 GW by 2027 (source: eenorthamerica.com). The company works closely with local developers and investors to secure land rights and execute projects efficiently (source: europeanenergy.com). Their geographical presence is strong in Denmark and Europe, with active expansion into North America, including planned offices in Washington D.C. and Austin, Texas (source: eenorthamerica.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, European Energy inaugurated its first green hydrogen plant in Denmark in 2024, followed by the launch of the Kassø e-methanol plant, marking the world's first large-scale commercial operation of its kind (source: europeanenergy.com). The company has also completed several development agreements and has undergone a quiet ownership transition, where founder Knud Erik Andersen has included his children as passive owners (source: energywatch.com). No specific information has been disclosed regarding acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds in the available sources for 2024-2025.

Working There

European Energy offers a wide range of roles within the project lifecycle, including development, engineering, procurement, project management, and operation and maintenance of solar power plants (source: europeanenergy.com). Hiring is active in Søborg, Denmark, and there are plans to hire locally in North America to support projects towards the 10 GW goal (source: eenorthamerica.com). With around 800 employees globally as of mid-2024, the company contributes to new American jobs through its investments in the USA (source: europeanenergy.com). The company culture is characterized by a strong track record in contract management and full-cycle expertise, led by CEO Knud Erik Andersen, who holds a master's degree in engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (source: europeanenergy.com). No specific benefits packages have been documented in the sources.

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Job Description

Are you passionate about leading complex transactions and negotiations? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the green energy transition? We are looking for an experienced Transaction Manager or Senior Transaction Manager to join our M&A and Asset Financing team at our headquarters in Søborg, Copenhagen. Fluency in German and English is essential. Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure transactions will be considered a strong advantage.

The Team

You will join our M&A and Asset Financing team, currently 31 committed colleagues including two student assistants, responsible for managing divestments and financing of our assets. We lead all project and portfolio divestments, partnerships, and financing transactions from origination to closing, including financial modelling, investor management, and negotiations with investors and banks.

How you will create an impact

In this senior role, you will

  • Act as main point of contact throughout the deal lifecycle from internal approvals, due diligence and data room preparation to investor outreach, negotiations and closing.
  • Prepare M&A assumptions and project business cases based on market and investor feedback.
  • Coordinate deal teams, including financial modelling, VDR structuring, and preparation of marketing materials.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders such as legal, tax, and project development teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment across all phases of the transaction.
  • Drive negotiations and discussions of the SPA and other transaction documents.
  • Maintain close dialogue and relationships with investors and key internal and external stakeholders.

To thrive in the role we imagine you have the following competencies

  • Experience: 5+ years for Transaction Manager, 8+ years for Senior Transaction Manager in M&A, corporate finance, or investment management - ideally with exposure to renewable energy transactions.
  • Probably a master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or similar - or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills.
  • Financial modelling expertise.
  • Languages: Fluency in both German and English.
  • A proactive, curious, and dedicated personality with a genuine interest in financial markets and the green transition.

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About the role

April 4, 2026

Full time

Company

April 4, 2026

On-site

Solar Energy , Wind Energy , Hydropower , Bioenergy , Energy Storage , Tidal and Wave Energy , Geothermal Energy , Hydrogen , EV Charging Infrastructure , Smart Grid

European Energy A/S

europeanenergy.com

  •  Søborg, Denmark

5+ years for Transaction Manager, 8+ years for Senior Transaction Manager

UTC+01:00

Tags

Financial Services · Project Management · Stakeholder Management