Originator, Power Markets

Description

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (including development, structured finance, operations and legal) to ensure alignment of commercial strategies with operational capabilities, in addition to maximizing financing options for new projects.
• Evaluating market conditions, counterparty feedback and outlook to understand market and policy changes, identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand energy sectors and identify new routes to market.
• Developing and managing strong commercial relationships with counterparties and other key stakeholders across the sector to stay informed of customer needs, drive profitable origination activities and position the Lightsource bp brand prominently in the market.
• Lead the optimization of the environmental product portfolio
• Securing bankable PPAs, energy storage agreements, financial hedges, and other contractual structures to optimize generation revenues and manage risk.
• The development and execution of the origination and hedging strategy for the Australian and New Zealand generation and storage portfolio.

Requirements

• Creative thinker who can find solutions, adapt to market developments and find new ways of doing things to drive value.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Relevant degree in finance, business, law engineering, or a related field; MBA is well regarded.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the National Electricity Market is a pre-requisite, in addition to utility scale renewables experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially driven, capable of leading complex negotiations.
• Experience and track record in originating complex energy transactions (including energy storage), structuring and energy (financial) hedging activities, with both a short- and long-term horizon.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally across all levels.
• Demonstrable experience building key client reliant relationships within the energy sector and Corporate PPA environments.
• Previous energy trading or analytics experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in the Western Australian Electricity Market (WEM) and/or New Zealand energy market is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical and commercial acumen, with a track record of identifying and evaluating opportunities, risks, and structures to support energy development and portfolio optimisation.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance