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DIRECTOR OF ORIGINATION

UNLIMITED HOLIDAYS - EXTRA HOLIDAYS - EXTRA PARENTAL LEAVE - LONG REMOTE PERIOD ALLOWED
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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, 15+ years in management and power origination roles, 10+ years in PPA transactions, Advanced knowledge of North American solar markets, Expertise in Microsoft Office for reporting.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead origination, pricing, and structuring of PPAs
  • Negotiate off-take agreements from solar PV projects
  • Collaborate with teams for project development
  • Develop deal structures supporting finance negotiations
  • Establish relationships with industry key players
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Zelestra SME https://zelestra.energy/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

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Your missions

LOCATION

USA

MISSION

Zelestra is an EQT (https://eqtgroup.com/ ) controlled multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Since its foundation in 2005, the company has a track-record of 1.8 GW in operation or under construction and a portfolio of 18 GW in development. Additionally, Zelestra provides EPC, O&M, and Asset Management services for third-party projects in various markets. Based in Spain, Zelestra has more than 900 employees worldwide.

We value innovation, teamwork, and commitment to sustainable development, and we are determined to continue leading the way in the clean energy industry. Join us and be part of this exciting and rewarding mission. #TogetherWeShineBrighter

Responsibilities

  • We are seeking a talented Director of Origination to lead the origination, pricing, and structuring of financial and physical PPAs or off-take agreements.
  • As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our Origination, Development, and Financing teams to develop exciting projects in our desired markets.
  • Successfully negotiate and deliver off-take agreements from solar PV projects, meeting revenue, margin goals, and target volume.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to negotiate power contracts, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the organization.
  • Develop innovative deal structures and recommendations that support financing negotiations, differentiate product offerings, and reduce collateral requirements.
  • Continuously monitor traditional PPA markets, proactively identifying opportunities for market-based hedge arrangements.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key players in the industry, including origination, trading, or procurement desks within utility companies, municipalities, cooperatives, investment banks, and C&I off-takers.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor´s Degree or higher in business, engineering, sustainability, finance, or related field.
  • 15 years + of experience in management and power origination roles.
  • 10 years + of experience in PPA transactions.
  • Demonstrate strong skills in identifying and executing transactions and commercial deals.
  • Advanced knowledge of North American utility-scale solar markets, power markets, and customer segments is required, including experience with CCAs, IPPs, IOUs, Commercial & Industrial companies, Cooperatives, Municipalities, and Government Agencies.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy storage, over-the-counter forward markets, power markets, futures markets, and physical markets is preferred
  • Expertise using Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) for reporting/presentations.
  • Willingness and ability to travel if required by projects.

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Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Spoken language(s):
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Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Relationship Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Management

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