Energy Director

Selby Jennings; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Energy Director based in Helsinki to lead the power strategy across Finland and the wider Nordic region. You will own end-to-end energy strategy, power sourcing, and portfolio management, delivering strong commercial performance with disciplined risk controls.

You will have 10+ years in Nordic power markets, with a proven record in PPA origination and execution, and a deep background in analytics and leadership to drive a high-calibre team and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Nordic power markets, in senior or executive roles.
• Proven track record in PPA origination, structuring and execution for corporate or utility-scale counterparties.
• Strong background in energy strategy, power sourcing and portfolio management in complex, dynamic markets.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long-term power and energy strategy aligned with Nordic market dynamics.
• Shape and optimise the power and broader commodities portfolio, leveraging market insight into drivers and pricing.
• Lead the origination, structuring and execution of PPAs for competitive power supply.
• Design and manage sourcing strategies across multiple counterparties and contracts.
• Oversee a diversified energy portfolio with data-driven decision-making and active hedging.
• Identify and mitigate market, credit and operational risks in Nordic power markets.
• Use advanced analytical tools to forecast demand and assess market scenarios for decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants, utilities and traders.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams and engage senior stakeholders.

Skills

Energy strategy

Power & commodities

PPA origination

Power sourcing

Portfolio management

Risk management

Analytics & decision support

Origination & commercial development

Leadership & stakeholder management

Job description

Our client, a growing organisation in the Nordic energy and commodities sector, is seeking an accomplished Energy Director to lead their power strategy across Finland and the wider region. Based in Helsinki, you will own the end-to-end energy strategy, power sourcing and portfolio management agenda, delivering strong commercial performance, disciplined risk management and effective leadership of a high-calibre team.

Key Responsibilities

Energy Director - Helsinki

• Energy Strategy - Define and implement a long-term power and energy strategy aligned with Nordic market dynamics, regulatory frameworks and our client's commercial objectives.
• Power & Commodities - Shape and optimise the power and broader commodities portfolio, leveraging deep market insight into drivers, pricing mechanisms and trading structures.
• PPA Origination & Execution - Lead the origination, structuring, negotiation and execution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), securing competitive, sustainable and reliable power supply.
• Power Sourcing - Design and manage sourcing strategies across multiple counterparties and contracts, optimising cost, reliability and risk while ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Portfolio Management - Oversee a diversified energy portfolio, balancing risk and return through data-driven decision-making, active hedging and continuous performance monitoring.
• Risk Management - Identify, quantify and mitigate market, credit and operational risks in Nordic power markets, establishing robust risk frameworks and governance.
• Analytics & Decision Support - Use advanced analytical tools and methodologies to forecast demand, assess market scenarios and provide clear, actionable insight to support strategic decisions.
• Origination & Commercial Development - Build and maintain strong relationships with market participants, utilities, developers and traders, generating new commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Provide clear leadership to cross-functional teams, foster a high-performance culture and engage senior stakeholders with credible, well-structured recommendations.

Profile & Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Nordic power markets, with a proven track record in senior or executive-level roles.
• Extensive experience in PPA origination, structuring and execution for corporate or utility-scale counterparties.
• Strong background in energy strategy, power sourcing and portfolio management in complex, dynamic markets.
• Demonstrable expertise in quantitative analytics, market modelling and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and manage market, credit and operational risks within power portfolios.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging boards, executive committees and external partners.
• Leadership experience in building, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of Nordic regulatory frameworks and their impact on power and energy strategy.