Junior PPA Originator

Green Recruitment Company; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Hybrid work model

Company pension scheme

Central Hamburg office

Career development

Job summary

TGRC in Hamburg is seeking a Junior PPA Originator to join its renewables-focused team. You will identify and support new energy customers, assist with PPA modelling and market analysis, and help with direct marketing requests.

Fluency in German and English is required; the role offers hybrid work and growth within the expanding European energy market. A 1–2 year track in energy trading or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience through internships, working student positions, or early-career roles in energy trading, renewable energy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with an interest in energy markets and commercial modelling.
• Fluent German and English, ideally at C1 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support the acquisition of new energy customers for renewable energy projects.
• Support the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of PPA and direct marketing requests (RFPs).
• Assist with the modelling and economic evaluation of different PPA structures.
• Prepare market analyses, commercial assessments, and decision‑making materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor developments across the electricity market, including market trends, pricing dynamics, and regulatory changes.
• Support the wider PPA origination team throughout the commercial process.
• Build knowledge of renewable energy markets, power pricing, and the key drivers influencing PPA structures.
• Contribute to commercially focused activities and the development of new customer relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Fluent German and English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Energy Management, or related discipline

Job description

TGRC is partnered with a fast-growing renewable energy and asset management business operating at the forefront of Europe’s evolving energy market.

With continued growth across its renewable energy portfolio, the business is looking for a Junior PPA Originator to join its team in Hamburg. This is an opportunity to develop a career in PPA origination, working across renewable energy offtake, electricity markets, commercial analysis, and direct marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support the acquisition of new energy customers for renewable energy projects.

• Support the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of PPA and direct marketing requests (RFPs).

• Assist with the modelling and economic evaluation of different PPA structures.

• Prepare market analyses, commercial assessments, and decision‑making materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Monitor developments across the electricity market, including market trends, pricing dynamics, and regulatory changes.

• Support the wider PPA origination team throughout the commercial process.

• Build knowledge of renewable energy markets, power pricing, and the key drivers influencing PPA structures.

• Contribute to commercially focused activities and the development of new customer relationships.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline.

• 1–2 years of relevant experience through internships, working student positions, or early‑career roles in energy trading, renewable energy, or a related field.

• Alternatively, a strong understanding of electricity markets and the key factors influencing power prices.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an interest in energy markets and commercial modelling.

• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to develop a career within renewable energy and PPA origination.

• Fluent German and English, ideally at C1 level or above.

What's on offer:

• Independent work with corresponding freedoms and flat hierarchies

• 30 days' annual leave, plus 24 December and 31 December as well as special leave for special occasions

• Hybrid working model with up to 2 days per week working remotely

• Company pension scheme

• Modern office in central Hamburg

• Opportunities to develop within the growing renewable energy sector