Director of Origination

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The Director of Origination manages and oversees a team of individuals focused on PPA opportunities for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and storage for Commercial and Industrial clients (C&I). The Director of Origination leads the ongoing effort to close new renewable energy power purchase transactions across North America each year with a C&I client focus. This position collaborates directly with the Executive Team in creating the company's commercial strategy and reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Origination. This role will allow the employee to develop innovative products for C&I clients.

Experience with the following is a must: Contracting utility-scale wind, solar or storage projects. Experience with C&I customers; existing solid relationships with large C&I customers. An entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic, and a fundamental drive to advance decarbonization efforts will help you stand out as a candidate.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Directly manage a team of Originators dedicated to seeking C&I PPAs.
• Lead PPA sourcing, structuring and negotiation.
• Develop and manage key C&I customer relationships.
• Coordinate with Executive Team on commercial strategy.
• Provide commercial support on tax equity, cash equity, and M&A transactions.
• Oversee the RFP response process.
• Oversee the Origination internal reporting requirements.
• Project manage cross-functional teams to execute product offerings and proposals
• Evaluate market conditions, customer feedback, and regulatory landscapes to capitalize on new opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly
• Communicate key deal points and present recommendations to Executive Team
• Travel to customer meetings and relevant industry conferences
• Provide input into the business plan and origination strategy
• Additional duties as required.

Direct reports: 1-2

Travel: up to 40%, includes potential international travel and last-minute travel

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, or related field. Graduate degree preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in the renewable energy industry
• Experience contracting utility-scale wind, solar, or storage projects
• Experience with C&I customers
• Ability to manage and lead a team with proven experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to quickly understand a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy generation and storage assets, including financial models, energy market rules and regulations, resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, physical transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills and ability to successfully train, motivate and manage multiple direct reports
• Ability to coordinate complex analysis and projects across multiple departments
• Demonstrated management skills and experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to travel extensively by plane and by car and with short notice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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