Energy Expert Corporate Banking

BNP Paribas Fortis; Brussel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Insurance

Holidays

Flexible salary options

Job summary

BNP Paribas Fortis is seeking an Energy Expert in Brussels to advise Corporate Banking clients on sustainable energy projects and to structure green financing solutions that support the energy transition.

You will join the Sustainable Business Competence Center (SBCC) and work with a team of experts to finance solar, wind, biomass, and other energy initiatives while engaging with clients on ESG challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in structuring energy deals (renewables, transition projects).
• Negotiating PPAs and energy procurement strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities in energy finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit structuring of transition projects with Relationship Managers.
• Advise on PPAs, electricity procurement, and cashflow forecasting.
• Collaborate with Coverage, S-Business teams and Company Engagement to tailor sustainable solutions.

Skills

Energy financing

Credit structuring

PPA negotiation

ESG awareness

Analytical skills

Client-focused

Teamwork

Autonomy

Job description

Play a key role in financing the energy transition! As Energy Expert at BNP Paribas Fortis, you’ll advise and support Corporate Banking clients in their sustainable projects (solar, wind, biomass, etc.), structure green financing solutions, and collaborate with a dynamic team to drive real impact. Join us to combine your energy expertise with sustainable finance and shape a greener future.

AND IN DETAIL

Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world while growing your career in a leading bank?

At the Sustainable Business Competence Center (SBCC), we turn ambition into action by financing the energy transition of our Corporate Banking clients. Our team of 5 experts, based in Brussels, works closely with Relationship Managers, the BNP Paribas Group’s sustainability network, and clients to:

• Structure non-recourse project financing for energy transition projects (solar, wind, biomass, heat pumps, etc.).
• Support the sale of Sustainable Finance products (Green Loans, Sustainability-Linked Loans).
• Engage with clients on their ESG challenges and ambitions, from risk assessment to opportunity identification.
• Build and share expertise on energy markets, financial modeling, and sustainable business practices.

As our Energy Expert, you’ll leverage your technical or financial background in the energy sector to:

• Lead the credit structuring of transition projects alongside Relationship Managers.
• Advise on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), electricity procurement, and cashflow forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Coverage, S-Business teams, Company Engagement) to align sustainable solutions with client needs.
• Stay ahead of ESG trends and translate them into actionable insights for our corporate clients.

YOUR TALENTS AND COMPETENCES

We’re looking for a proactive, analytical professional with:

• Relevant expertise in one or more of these areas:
• Structuring energy deals (renewables, transition projects).
• B2B electricity sales, including negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Purchasing electricity or managing energy procurement.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks, opportunities, and sustainable impact.
• A client-focused mindset: ability to negotiate, identify risks, and propose tailored solutions.
• Teamwork and stakeholder management to bridge technical expertise with business goals.
• Autonomy and results-driven approach, with a passion for sustainable business.
• Fluency in French and Dutch, plus professional English.
• Curiosity to deepen your knowledge of ESG dimensions in corporate banking.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Sustainability and impact

We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNP Paribas Fortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day.

DEVELOPMENT & CAREER PERSPECTIVES

We offer a wide range of training courses, workshops and webinars to choose from depending on your availability, interests and goals.

GOOD PLACE TO WORK

In addition to your remuneration and benefits (meal vouchers, insurance, holidays), we offer flexible salary options, allowing you to convert part of your salary into personalised benefits (phone use, IT equipment, transport, etc.).

OUR ENGAGEMENT

At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis.