Senior Renewables Originator

Job Description

You'll 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;
• Prepare and coordinate PPA tender processes for projects in our pipeline;
• Lead the deal process from beginning to end, including liaison with all internal stakeholders, plan and carry out negotiations;
• Build and maintain relationships in the German energy market particularly focused on renewable generators and customers;
• 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;
• Report and present your negotiation outcomes to internal committees to facilitate business decisions;
• Analyze developments in electricity markets, monitor long-term price trends, and build new relationships with industrial customers in our core markets;
• Prepare detailed business cases, investment proposals, and board-level presentations to support project approvals.

Qualifications

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