Head of Origination

Head of Origination

Aurora Energy Research

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Key Responsibilities

• Originate mandates with off-takers and developers/IPP across wider Europe based on your existing network, Auroras contacts and proactive business development;
• Manage the process end to end for our clients including negotiations, tenders and managing other advisors making us the first point of contact;
• Structure PPAs and BESS agreements by optimizing design and risk allocation in close alignment with the client to achieve highest value while maintaining project bankability;
• Valuation & benchmarking by leading analysis (collateral, NPV, etc); produce lender/ credit-committee-ready memos; embedding Aurora’s Lumus PPA and tolling price software where appropriate;
• Build Aurora’s PPA practice: educate and build-up your team; standardise playbooks, checklists, QA; uphold independence.

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• 8+ years’ experience in the energy sector;
• Strong record and 4+ years of experience within PPA/structured energy advisory/origination with verifiable tombstones;
• Proven track record of cultivating and utilising a robust network of clients and third party advisors to support effective deal origination valuation/risk skills: capture rate, shape premiums, imbalance/collateral; ability to produce lender grade materials;
• Languages: English (fluent).

Desirable attributes:

• Experience with BESS tolling/floor/hybrid deals in Europe;
• Experience advising developers and corporates on offtake strategy; public thought leadership (briefings, panels);
• Fluency in the local office language is highly advantageous for building strong stakeholder relationships and navigating the regional market.