We are seeking a Director of Origination to lead commercial origination activities across wholesale power markets, focusing on structured transactions, long-term offtake agreements, and client-driven energy solutions. This strategic role will be critical in expanding market presence, originating value-driven deals, and supporting the broader commercial and asset development strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and structure complex power transactions including PPAs, tolling agreements, hedges, and other long-term contracts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparties across utilities, cooperatives, large industrials, and aggregators.
- Work closely with trading, asset management, legal, and risk teams to evaluate deal economics and risk profiles.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor strategies to identify new opportunities.
- Support business development in both conventional and renewable generation-including solar, wind, battery storage, and gas-fired assets.
- Develop and present proposals, term sheets, and commercial analyses to internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the company at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and network.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Engineering or Finance) preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in energy origination, structured transactions, or power marketing.
- Deep understanding of U.S. power markets (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, etc.) and deal structuring practices.
- Experience with renewable PPAs, virtual PPAs (vPPAs), hedges, and capacity or ancillary products.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with legal, operations, and risk teams.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach to market expansion.
