Power Originator

Nadara; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Nadara is seeking a Power Originator to originate, structure, and negotiate long-term RtM agreements and PPAs with corporate customers, utilities, and energy traders across Europe. The role covers the full commercial lifecycle from identifying opportunities to bankable contracts for wind, solar and storage assets.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of European Origination and contribute to expanding Nadara’s commercial footprint across European energy markets with a focus on

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years experience in renewable energy, energy trading, or related commercial role.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Spanish is highly desirable; Portuguese and Italian are considered an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, develop, and manage new business opportunities with corporate customers, utilities, energy traders, and other off-takers across European markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key market participants, including C&I customers, financial institutions, utilities, trading houses, public sector organizations, and strategic partners.
• Lead commercial discussions, workshops, and client meetings to develop market opportunities and originate new PPA and RtM transactions.
• Structure tailored Route-to-Market and Power Purchase Agreement solutions for renewable energy assets, including wind, solar PV, and BESS.
• Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and coordinate the execution of PPAs from origination through contract signing.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Development, Technical, and Risk teams to develop commercially attractive, bankable, and investable transaction structures.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and optimize commercial strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement of origination processes, commercial models, and market intelligence.

Conocimientos

PPA knowledge

RtM experience

Deal structuring

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Spanish desirable

Renewable energy experience

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance

Descripción del empleo

R0001551 Power Originator (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute tothe development of thecommunities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here:https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here:https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

The PPA Originator will be responsible for originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing long-term Route-to-Market (RtM) agreements and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with corporate customers, utilities, traders, and other energy off-takers across Europe. The role covers the full commercial lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and developing customer relationships to negotiating bankable agreements that support renewable energy projects.
Reporting to the Head of European Origination, the successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the company’s commercial footprint and enabling the successful commercialization of wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) assets.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage new business opportunities with corporate customers, utilities, energy traders, and other off-takers across European markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key market participants, including C&I customers, financial institutions, utilities, trading houses, public sector organizations, and strategic partners.
• Lead commercial discussions, workshops, and client meetings to develop market opportunities and originate new PPA and RtM transactions.
• Structure tailored Route-to-Market and Power Purchase Agreement solutions for renewable energy assets, including wind, solar PV, and BESS.
• Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and coordinate the execution of PPAs from origination through contract signing.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Development, Technical, and Risk teams to develop commercially attractive, bankable, and investable transaction structures.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and optimize commercial strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement of origination processes, commercial models, and market intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy, energy trading, energy markets, or a related commercial role.
• Strong understanding of European electricity markets, market participants, and energy market fundamentals.
• Proven knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Route-to-Market (RtM) agreements, Guarantees of Origin (GOs), and renewable energy commercialization.
• Experience in commercial negotiations, deal structuring, and contract management.
• Good understanding of commodity markets, risk management principles, and electricity pricing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial skills, with the ability to develop innovative customer solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional, international teams.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Spanish is highly desirable; Portuguese and Italian are considered an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

• Commercially driven and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment.

We foster a culture of recognition and reward, supporting our employees as they grow, develop, and contribute to our journey. Our benefits package includes flexible working arrangements, development and training opportunities, and a wide range of wellbeing and mental health initiatives.

Salary range: ABS EUR 60.000 – 70.000

Equality and equity

Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). DEI provides an anchor for our long-term business strategy and permeates through our day-to-day culture, ensuring people of all backgrounds can thrive.

We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications, with salary determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

We’ll achieve our vision through the energy and expertise of talented people like you. Join us and help secure the future of people and the planet!

What do we expect from you?

We expect from you passion, commitment and, most of all, the desire to learn in each activity you’re tasked with. We always look for enablers of growth!

Location:

Madrid

Time Type: Full time

Worker Subtype: Regular