Description
Imagine a future where youre part of leading the development of innovative new offtake solutions for renewable energy projects in Europe
Join us in this role where youll be responsible for the development of new offtake solutions that support new renewable energy projects in our European markets. Youll be required to use your extensive knowledge of European energy markets to create and structure new solutions. Youll work with the PPA team to bring products to market, both leading negotiations on new products and supporting negotiations as part of a wider deal team.
Welcome to PPAs & Merchant Products
Youll be part of Merchant Product Development which is tasked with creating the next generation of offtake structures to manage our exposure to long-term power prices so we can continue to expand our portfolio of assets. Our job is to develop structures for execution in the coming years across our chosen European power markets. We develop products and product enhancements, owning the product lifecycle from ideation to full maturity, including negotiating with counterparties and killing unsuccessful ideas along the way.
Youll play an important role in:
creating and structuring new offtake solutions that build on our existing PPA structures to provide valuable hedges for our merchant assets in Europe.
utilising your market experience to develop physical solutions, identifying, and analysing the impacts of structures along the value chain from risk and asset management through to power operations
utilising existing market networks to bring new customer leads, both corporate and non-corporate
collaborating as part of a wider European team to co-create solutions and gain support from multiple stakeholders across the business
leading negotiations and supporting them as part of wider deal teams with the PPA Origination team.
To succeed in the role, you:
have extensive energy market experience and a track record in delivering on power purchase agreements and/or complex products in the energy space
preferably have some Dutch or German language skills
can demonstrate a proven track record of structuring new solutions
are able to manage the ambiguity of developing new products
are experienced in closing deals on your own and leading deals through both the external negotiation and internal approvals processes
are able to collaborate across a wide of range of internal and external stakeholders, and often virtually.
Join a world leader in green energy
Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind energy and ranked the worlds most sustainable company. To be a frontrunner, we invest significantly in employee development and from the moment you join us, well support your personal and professional growth. Here, youll get the opportunities that will unleash your full potential, and youll experience a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic work environment.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us no later than 21 December 2020. Well be conducting interviews on a continuous basis.
Please dont hesitate to contact Rebecca MacDonald, Head of Merchant Product Development, on +447919682325 if youd like to know more about the position.
Please note that youre expected to do some travelling in relation to your work, as youll be working with colleagues in Denmark, London, Hamburg, and The Hague as well as external counterparties. Flexible working hours will be available.
All UK-based positions will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, further details will be given at offer stage.
About the job
Application deadline: 21 December 2020
Country: Denmark, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Workplace: Gentofte, Hamburg, London, The Hague
Working hours: full-time
Employment type: Permanent
Contact person
Rebecca MacDonald
Head of Merchant Product Development
+447919682325
About Ørsted
6,000 employees worldwide.
Headquartered in Denmark and located in 13 countries.
Ørsted develops, constructs and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and provides energy products to its customers.
Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
An inclusive team
Ørsted wants all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, regardless of age, nationality, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or beliefs. Were committed to secure an inclusive work environment characterised by a respect for all people so everyone feels free to openly share their input and ideas.
What we offer
Very high employee satisfaction and motivation.
Continuous learning and development for all employees.
An innovative environment that encourages diverse perspectives.
Purpose-driven, innovative environment.