Head of Origination

The role

The Head of Origination will execute Chariot Energy's Retail and Wholesale Origination strategies for the Gentailer business. This person will structure and execute commercial aspects of energy projects to fulfill the company's growth strategy in North America.

What you will do

• Formulate overall Wholesale and Retail Origination strategy and develop the deal pipeline with CRO, COO and CSO.
• Execute the full transaction cycle including deal structuring, customer pitch, negotiating transaction terms and deal closure.
• Lead origination efforts for mergers and acquisitions and serving large C&I loads.
• Build a network of wholesale counterparties, large retail customers and strategic brokers.
• Deliver all KPIs associated with the Origination team.
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain presence and relationships with decision makers in PUCs, RTO/ISOs and other forums.
• Support due diligence processes for late-stage projects and operating assets.
• Collaborate on M&A activity related to potential transactions.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field of study.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in energy industry.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in power origination and trading.
• Solid track record of success in generation P&L from execution of wholesale tolling arrangements and PPAs.
• Experience with structuring, negotiating, and executing retail power service agreements for large commercial and industrial customers.
• Established network of industry contacts with corporate entities and trade associations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the dynamics of wholesale electricity markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, structure, negotiate, coordinate, and execute power sale agreements.
• Working knowledge of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) operations, electric transmission and power generation and storage technologies.
• Strong business development, networking, leadership, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prepare marketing materials, presentations and proposal materials.

Before you apply

• Eligible to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship.

About the company

Hanwha Energy USA is a comprehensive energy solutions provider headquartered in Houston, Texas. It is part of the Hanwha Group and serves utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, and retail electricity.