Country/Region: ES - City: Madrid - Business Unit: EDP RENOVÁVEIS S.A.
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 17 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US, and Vietnam). EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration.
This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2021 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal, and Romania), both of which recognize its employee-driven policies.
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONJoin us at EDPR's Energy Management (EM) department as our new PPA Origination Associate and be part of the renewable energy transition of Europe. You will join the Origination & Valuation team for Europe (part of the Origination & Valuation Direction), which operates across different geographies to (1) originate new PPA contracts (from marketing projects to potential customers up to the final negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements with Utilities or C&Is), (2) manage existing energy-related contracts, and (3) carry out market intelligence analysis.
This position implies (i) a relevant level of responsibility and internal visibility, (ii) curiosity and flexibility towards new challenges, (iii) strong presentation and communication skills, and (iv) is aimed at profiles with a high attention to detail and goal-oriented.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESAnalyze and provide in-depth research of market mechanisms, regulatory changes affecting renewables, market insights (grid code, market share, counterparty, etc.) and any other support needed for the Origination activities (i.e. new market and/or product analysis).Develop Market Intelligence in existing markets (i.e. Market Soundings).Prepare documentation directed either to (i) Buyers (commercial presentations) and to (ii) EDPR's Top Management.Contractual review and analysis of energy-related contracts (i.e. long-term PPAs).Proactively participate in the complete chain from the origination to the execution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Utilities and Commercial or Industrial Customers (C&Is) in the designated regions.Coordinate with EDPR internal relevant departments (M&A, Finance, Risk, Legal, local Business Units, Asset Operations) or external stakeholders when needed.Maintain the departmental reporting line (both through periodic and special-purpose reports).RESOURCES MANAGEMENTPEOPLE: 0 direct reports
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REQUIREMENTS4.1 ACADEMIC SKILLSUndergraduate and master's degree required (master's degree in renewables is highly valued).Preference for Engineering or Economics degrees with international experience.4.2 LANGUAGEExcellent written and spoken Spanish and English.Additional languages are a plus.Proven experience working with contracts in English.Familiar with electricity markets jargon.4.3 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFormer experience in the electric power industry including: energy trading, feasibility analysis of renewable energy projects, renewable energy regulation, PPA sales and/or commercial strategy.Experience in consultancy firms is a plus.4.4 KNOWLEDGEElectricity/energy markets regulation and renewable energy technologies.Financial modeling and economic analysis.Excellent presentation and communications skills (written and oral).Experience dealing with energy or financial contracts.Computer skills (primarily Excel and PowerPoint). Power BI or others would be a plus.4.5 OTHERSWillingness to travel.COMPETENCIESExcellent analytical skills.Able to handle both internal and external stakeholder communication.Able to develop and enhance customer relationships.Used to work in an international environment.Flexibility and agility to work across assets and countries.
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