Senior Originator

Do you want to be part of one of the leading energy trading companies in Europe, and join the successful journey of securing and expanding the renewable energy markets in Germany? We are looking for a Senior Originator with strong commercial drive and business purpose, who wants to join an ambitious and experienced deal-making team with a deep understanding of energy markets. In this role, you will lead and expand our relationships with renewable investors, flexible generators, corporate off-takers, and PPA supply partners within the German market. You will originate, prioritize, and negotiate physical and financial commodity agreements with both renewable/flexible generators and consumers to help accelerate the energy transition. You become part of a competent and experienced team with a strong setup with lots of opportunities to develop and grow. You will report to the Head of Origination in Germany and will be based in our Hamburg office or remotely across Germany. The Job: Lead, negotiate and execute value-adding generator PPAs, corporate PPAs, corporate supply agreements, OTC energy commodity contracts, green certificates and battery/flexibility optimization agreements Be the key contributor to initiate and secure delivery of new origination initiatives, such as new products and structures, or new asset markets Work to develop and maintain relationships with generators, independent power producers, project developers, investors, banks, utilities/local suppliers, and corporate customers Support our marketing and branding efforts by representing Centrica at conferences and fairs Translate observed market issues into solutions in close cooperation with the rest of the organization. This may include a deep knowledge of electricity grid codes, renewable energy policies for renewable power and gas, derivatives risk profiles and operational and cash flow implications of the relevant products/structures. The Person: You have multi-year experience working in energy commodity origination or renewable asset management You have a proven track record in developing and closing commodity transactions You are experienced and familiar with either all or some non-standard power contracts and preferably with long-term renewable PPAs, basic knowledge of project-financing and master trade agreements You are comfortable working in a high-pace / high-performance environment You are proficient in German and English languages You have strong sales, deal structuring, and negotiation skills, and strong stakeholder management and deal leadership skills You have renewable and/or energy wholesale market expertise, for example wholesale market regulation, market practice for physical and financial energy trading, specific knowledge of practice and rules for renewable assets, or strong understanding of renewable finance and corporate procurement trends. #LI-CET #MoreThanACareer PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button. Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button. This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required. As an international energy, services and solutions company, our focus is on satisfying the changing needs and demands of our customers in an evolving energy market. We have a wide range of roles across the business - if you’re passionate about driving change, making our customer's lives and experiences better, then we may have a role for you. Our Values are our core, we live and breathe them every day – they are the Heart of Centrica We developed our Values through conversations with our colleagues across the Centrica family - Care, Delivery, Collaboration, Agility and Courage is what it means to be Centrica. By living our values every day, we will be better able to fulfil our purpose and satisfy the changing needs of our customers. Every great brand stands for something here at Centrica, we exist to make our customers lives better today as well as build a better tomorrow. To achieve this, we ensure we are ready to be at our best, ready to shape the future, and ready to be ourselves and belong. Our people are who they are and the best person for the job is that person. Our diversity groups are great at helping us increase awareness and understanding of how to continue to develop an inclusive environment for all, as well as connecting those with common interests, common passions and a sense of belonging. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so, to allow them to strive in their careers by bringing their whole self to work. We want our people to reflect the societies in which we work and the customers we serve. 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