Lead Commercial Analyst
Ørsted
Company Overview
Ørsted
HeadquartersFredericia, Denmark
Founded1972
SizeApproximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).
What They Do
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).
Working There
Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).
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Imagine a future where you manage the operational input to the offshore wind farm business cases and contributes to our license to operate
Join us in this role where you'll be responsible for modelling, validating, and analysing all Generation cost and availability inputs related to both future and existing wind farms. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality Generation business case inputs based upon asset specific strategies, optimal cost, yield and local engagement without compromising safety.
You'll be part of the Generation Commercial Optimisation team where you, together with your colleagues, will support the build out of our offshore wind portfolio. You'll be part of a larger team that manages operations business cases from early project assessments to wind farm completion by balancing technical and commercial assumptions to ensure sustainable and competitive growth, while adhering to local frameworks and our overall strategy. As a team, we have a positive work culture and a high degree of trust and openness. In addition, you'll experience constant opportunities for learning and personal development.
You'll play an important role in
- Developing and implementing operationally viable & quality assured business cases from early assessments until decommissioning that are risk mitigated and balance local requirements with optimal operational strategies and market conditions
- Having a close cooperation and alignment with asset projects, owners, as well as finance and technical experts to identify possible improvement initiatives, increase revenue, decrease risks and ensure compliance
- Deliver commercial insight and decision-making support to Asset projects and Generations, commitments in partnership and divestments projects to increase revenue and decrease risks
- Understanding operational best practice and translating it into clear and holistic strategies while focusing on business case optimisation and local value creation
- Applying simulation models and analysis to assure an optimal correlation of cost and yield in our business cases based on a given risk profile.
To succeed in the role, you
- Have minimum 10 years of experience and have demonstrated a structured approach to solving complex problems and the ability to present detailed information in a holistic, summarised way with focus on the main drivers
- Have a passion to understand the commercial, technical, and operational aspects of an offshore windfarm
- Can demonstrate solid people influencing skills together with presentation and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and different geographical locations and time zones
- Bring your commercial judgement to make decisive and pragmatic recommendations that secure our key strategic and economic aims
- Thrive in a high-performance and fast-growth environment, where rapid shifts in landscape demand agility and a can-do mentality
- Have knowledge about the technical and operational aspects of wind farms is a plus.
Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You'll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate
If you need to request any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to working practices, working patterns, or the assessment or interview process, please contact [email protected].
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country.
Position salary range
For this role, the base pay will be determined according to the relevant pay structure for the location where the position is filled. Actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and the expected role fulfilment to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package. Pay details specific to your location will be provided during the interview process.
Pre-employment background checks
For certain positions, a background check may be required as part of the hiring process. Because we recruit across multiple countries, the specific checks performed will depend on the role and the legal requirements in the location where the position is filled. If a background check is relevant for the role you are being considered for, you will be informed during the recruitment process. All background checks are carried out by an external provider and always in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
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About the role
August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
- Gentofte, Denmark
- London, United Kingdom
Minimum 10 years
UTC+01:00 – UTC+00:00