Origination Manager/Associate

Our client is looking for a highly accomplished renewable energy Origination Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the head of utility origination team, the manager will work with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects.

Main Responsibilities:
• Originate utility scale solar and battery project development opportunities focused on site control and evaluating feasibility of project interconnection, permitting, and revenue contracts
• Identify local early-stage developers that will co-develop and lead deal structuring and commercial negotiations for project acquisition or other partnership structures such as development services agreement or joint development agreement
• Identify and organize the greenfield development of solar and battery projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools based on attractive interconnection points in target regions
• Prospect and contract suitable greenfield and brownfield sites thru land options, leases, and sales with landowners
• Conduct market and regulatory research and form a market development strategy
• Coordinate the tasks and inputs of the supporting functions such as Legal, Engineering, Finance, and Project Management

Relevant Experience:
• Track record of successfully negotiating and closing commercial transactions with landlords, developers, utilities, regulatory agencies, and offtakers
• BS degree required, MBA or relevant masters preferred
• Knowledge of the solar industry, specific regional regulations, and market mechanisms

Skills and Competence:
• Passionate about the solar and renewables industry
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with can-do attitude and drive to overcome challenges and succeed
• Strong analytical skills, capable of identifying key risks and creating win-win for all parties