Structured Deals Manager - PPAs (Renewables)

D'Arcy Weil; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression within a global leader

Collaborative culture focused on energy transition

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A global renewable energy firm is looking for a Structured Deals Manager to lead the design and execution of complex power purchase agreements for major renewable energy projects. This role focuses on innovative commercial solutions for corporate buyers and requires expertise in PPA structuring, negotiation of long-term agreements, and collaboration with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in renewable project development and strong financial modelling skills. This position is based in Melbourne with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in renewable energy project development or PPA structuring.
• Proven track record structuring and closing complex power purchase agreements.
• Strong financial modelling skills including deal economics and revenue analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured PPA design and execution for renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate PPA terms and close high-value agreements.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and development teams.

Skills

Complex negotiation skills

Financial modelling

Analytical capability

Understanding of Australian electricity markets

Strong commercial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance, engineering, economics, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Structure and execute complex power purchase agreements for utility-scale renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and battery storage.

Location: Melbourne

D'Arcy Weil is representing a global renewable energy company operating one of Australia's largest portfolios of renewable generation and battery storage assets. They are developing multi-gigawatt renewable capacity across solar, wind, and battery storage projects, requiring sophisticated commercial structuring to secure long-term power offtake agreements supporting project development and financial close.

The business is expanding commercial capability to structure complex power purchase agreements with corporate offtakers, retailers, and government entities. They require experienced deal structuring expertise to design innovative PPA solutions, negotiate commercial terms, and close high-value transactions supporting their renewable development pipeline.

They are seeking a Structured Deals Manager focused on power purchase agreements to lead complex PPA structuring and commercial execution for renewable energy projects. This role offers direct deal accountability, commercial autonomy, and the opportunity to shape innovative offtake solutions for Australia\'s largest renewable developments.

The Role

As Structured Deals Manager - PPAs, you will design, structure, and execute complex power purchase agreements for utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and battery storage. This role focuses on developing innovative commercial solutions for sophisticated offtakers requiring bespoke structures beyond standard PPA frameworks.

You will structure complex PPA terms including firming arrangements, hybrid offtakes, shape contracts, and innovative pricing mechanisms, negotiate commercial agreements with corporate buyers and retailers, model deal economics balancing project requirements with offtaker needs, and coordinate transaction execution with development, finance, legal, and trading teams. Taking direct accountability for deal structuring and commercial outcomes, you will close high-value agreements supporting multi-billion dollar renewable developments.

This is a commercial structuring role requiring both analytical capability and negotiation skills, with direct impact on project viability and revenue certainty for major renewable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

PPA Structuring & Deal Design:

• Structure complex power purchase agreements for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects
• Design innovative commercial solutions including firming arrangements, hybrid structures, and shape contracts
• Develop pricing mechanisms balancing fixed and floating components, indexation, and revenue certainty
• Structure LGC allocation, renewable energy guarantees, and environmental attribute frameworks
• Create bespoke solutions for complex offtaker requirements including load-following and firming obligations
• Model deal economics across multiple scenarios including price, volume, and counterparty risk

Commercial Negotiation & Execution:

• Lead commercial negotiations with corporate offtakers, retailers, and government procurement teams
• Negotiate term sheets and commercial heads of agreement for complex PPA structures
• Close long-term offtake agreements ranging from 10-20+ years supporting project financial close
• Coordinate with legal teams on contract documentation and risk allocation
• Manage commercial discussions balancing project economics with offtaker requirements
• Drive transactions from term sheet through execution and financial close
• Develop financial models for PPA evaluation including revenue analysis, cash flow projections, and risk assessment
• Model complex pricing structures incorporating basis risk, shape risk, and volumetric exposure
• Assess project revenue potential under various offtake scenarios and market conditions
• Evaluate trade-offs between revenue certainty, merchant exposure, and project economics
• Support investment decisions with commercial analysis and deal recommendations
• Analyse market fundamentals and competitive positioning for pricing strategies
• Identify and qualify opportunities for structured PPA solutions with sophisticated offtakers
• Build relationships with corporate energy buyers, retailers, and procurement teams
• Develop pipeline of complex offtake opportunities supporting renewable development portfolio
• Collaborate with origination teams on market positioning and commercial strategy
• Track competitive landscape and emerging PPA structures in renewable energy markets
• Identify innovative structures addressing evolving market requirements

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Partner with project development teams to align offtake structures with project timelines and economics
• Coordinate with trading teams on price risk, merchant exposure, and hedging strategies
• Work with finance teams on revenue modelling, bankability requirements, and project financing
• Collaborate with legal teams on contract negotiation, documentation, and risk allocation
• Engage with engineering teams on technical requirements impacting commercial structures
• Interface with international structuring teams across global operations

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in finance, engineering, economics, or related discipline
• 7-10 years\' experience in renewable energy project development, PPA structuring, or energy trading with commercial focus
• Proven track record structuring and closing complex power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects
• Deep understanding of Australian electricity markets including NEM operations, spot pricing, and contract structures
• Strong financial modelling skills including deal economics, revenue analysis, and risk assessment
• Experience structuring PPAs including pricing mechanisms, firming arrangements, shape contracts, and settlement terms
• Demonstrated capability negotiating complex commercial agreements with corporate offtakers and retailers
• Understanding of renewable energy project development including development timelines, grid connection, and financial close requirements
• Knowledge of environmental certificates (LGCs), renewable energy targets, and corporate sustainability commitments
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on deal economics, bankability, and project viability
• Excellent negotiation skills with ability to close complex long-term agreements
• Proficiency with financial modelling, scenario analysis, and deal evaluation
• Collaborative approach with ability to work across development, finance, trading, and legal functions
• Experience with battery storage offtakes, hybrid projects, or innovative firming structures desirable
• Background in renewable energy developers, utilities, or energy trading houses advantageous

What This Role Offers

• Direct accountability for structuring and closing complex PPAs supporting major renewable developments
• Commercial autonomy and deal-making authority for high-value transactions
• Opportunity to develop innovative PPA structures at forefront of renewable energy markets
• Exposure to utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across multiple states
• Work on Australia\'s largest renewable energy portfolio with multi-GW pipeline
• Career progression within global renewable energy leader
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on energy transition
• Melbourne-based role with hybrid working arrangements

Please submit your CV and a professional biography addressing:

• Experience structuring complex power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects
• Specific examples of PPAs you have structured including project type, capacity, structure, offtaker, and your role
• Approach to commercial structuring balancing project economics with offtaker requirements
• Financial modelling capability and understanding of deal economics and risk assessment
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements and coordinate across development, finance, trading, and legal teams

For Further Information Contact

This role is being managed exclusively by Ivan Pignataro at D\'Arcy Weil. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.