Junior Fund Asset Manager

We are looking for a Junior Fund Asset Manager to support the performance and optimisation of a portfolio of renewable energy assets, with a primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), alongside exposure to other technologies.

Working closely with Fund Asset Managers, Asset Management teams, and central functions, the successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of asset performance drivers, commercial structures, and fund priorities.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with significant exposure to real asset challenges. The successful candidate will take ownership of defined workstreams across performance analysis, issue management, and optimisation initiatives, while building towards full asset accountability over time.

The role will be based in London at least three days per week, with some flexibility for remote working. The role will report to a Fund Asset Manager.

What you'll do

• Support asset profitability and performance across a portfolio of assets, with a primary focus on BESS, including revenue optimisation, availability, degradation management, and risk mitigation.
• Own defined workstreams across issue management, contractor oversight, and optimisation initiatives, escalating where appropriate.
• Support incident management across the portfolio, acting as the first point of coordination on minor issues and supporting senior colleagues on complex events.
• Collaborate with technical, energy markets, and central teams to analyse performance trends, identify risks, and recommend actions to improve asset outcomes.
• Develop strong working relationships with key suppliers (e.g. optimisers, O&M providers, aggregators), building market knowledge to support performance delivery.
• Support asset-level reporting, including internal and external stakeholder updates on operational and financial performance.
• Work with fund management teams on budgeting, forecasting, and valuation processes, including analysis of key drivers and variances.
• Assist in the evaluation and execution of optimisation opportunities, including augmentation strategies, contract refinements, and trading improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and ways of working across the asset management function.
• Provide supporting input across other technologies (wind, solar, etc.) as required, building a broad understanding of the wider portfolio valuations.

What you'll need

• Associate level, typically 2-5 years' experience in a relevant commercial, financial, or asset management role.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or renewables is a strong advantage.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations.
• Understanding of key contractual frameworks (e.g. O&M, optimisation agreements, offtake structures) or ability to develop this quickly.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to take ownership of defined responsibilities while working within a broader team structure.
• High numerical and financial acumen, including understanding of key performance and valuation drivers.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, challenge, and continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we'd love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🦑

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