Company Description
MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.
The Green Assets Divison's goal is to create a significant, transparent, financially sound green assets portfolio - consisting of solar PV and onshore wind power plants -, resulting in positive shareholder return with reasonable risk profile via the deep understanding of the energy markets.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Green Assets Energy Management & Integration Director, the PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) Originator will actively manage the Division’s Power Purchase Agreements Europe-wide. We are looking for a proactive new colleague who is ready to work in a fast-paced and result-oriented environment, with the following detailed responsibilities:
- Actively originate new corporate clients for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) within the renewable energy sector in Europe
- Identify key decision-makers for initial outreach and to develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and external stakeholders
- Develop, and structure commercial products according to identified customer needs and internal standards
- Oversee the negotiation, execution, and management of PPAs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Conduct PPA market analysis and monitoring regulatory developments to identify new opportunities and challenges
- Propose value-enhancing strategies to strengthen the firms position in the renewable energy market
- Actively coordinate with other internal MET divisions and teams (legal, finance, development etc.) to support PPA origination or new project ideas on an ad hoc basis
- Represent the organisation at industry conferences and events
- Frequent travel within Europe would be required as part of the job
- Remaining informed and up to date on market trends and regulatory changes within the industry
- Any other tasks directly related to this position
Qualifications
- College/ University degree in Engineering and/ or Economics
- 5+ years’ experience in the energy industry, preferably fully or at least partially related to PPA activity
- Demonstrable track record of originating/ managing PPAs in various geographies in Europe is a plus
- Experience in managing structured products
- Excellent analytical skills, structured and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English is required
- Any additional language knowledge (e.g. Spanish, Italian, German or other European language) is an advantage
Additional Information
What we can offer:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Participation in complex project tasks
- Great atmosphere with a friendly and supportive international team
- Hybrid working opportunity (home office opportunity up to 2 days a week)
- Further career growth opportunities
What We Do
MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities and assets in natural gas and power markets. MET is present in 15 countries through subsidiaries, 30 national gas markets, and 22 international trading hubs. MET has extensive experience in operating green (renewable) and flexible (conventional) energy assets, thus providing the widest possible support to energy transition. In 2022, MET Group’s consolidated sales revenue amounted to EUR 41.5 billion, with a total traded volume of natural gas amounting to 109 BCM and total traded electricity of 67 TWh. MET Group's 900+ employees come from 50 different countries.
