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Originator - Carbon and BESS

Timely Recruit Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
8 months ago
Applications closed

Role:Originator - Carbon and BESS

Location:Remote ( Based in the UK )

Salary:£50 000- £65 000 + benefits + Travel expense coverage



On top of an attractive compensation package, our client is offering:

• Competitive salary with up to 50% performance-based bonus

• 31+ paid days off annually, increasing over time

• Generous pension contributions

• Market-leading medical cover with BUPA or a medical allowance option

• Self-development funding

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Flexible and hybrid working model


We are looking for a driven Carbon focused Originator to source, evaluate, and originate new carbon and BESS optimisation deals.


Our client is extremely focused on growth and offers a lot of potential for career advancement within the team.


In this role, you will be responsible for:


  • Identifying and cultivating new business opportunities through relationship-building with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Establishing a profit center focused on carbon and emissions trading, encompassing trading activities, risk management, and commercial strategy.
  • Assessing and securing new BESS and SaaS deals, ensuring compliance with company standards and risk guidelines.
  • Creating and delivering comprehensive proposals and reports to senior management.
  • Overseeing the tender process for front-of-the-meter assets, ensuring prompt and high-quality submissions.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with clients to secure agreements.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, such as data science, legal, compliance, trading, and operations, to ensure smooth transaction processing.
  • Keeping and maintaining a strong pipeline of potential deals.
  • Participating in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to represent the company and grow business connections.


Job Requirements:


Experience:in

  • origination OR
  • Trading
  • Project Originator
  • Project Developer


Industry:( Client is flexible to consider) people who work in these areas:

Energy, Carbon, Renewable, Gas, Power, BESS, Solar, Demand Side Response (DSR)


Education:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Skills:Exceptional negotiation, communication, Consultative

Relationship Building:Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining

professional relationships with clients and industry contacts.

Attributes:High self-motivation, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail.

Teamwork:Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

environment.

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