Junior Power Originator

Nadara Italy SpA; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Fair pay & benefits

Job summary

Nadara Italy SpA in Milano is seeking a Junior Power Originator to support origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of PPAs and RtM across European markets.

You will collaborate with the Dispatching, Back Office, Legal, Finance, Development, and other teams to develop commercial opportunities for wind, solar, and battery storage assets. English fluent required; Italian preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Energy, or related discipline.
• Up to 2 years of experience in renewable energy, power markets, energy trading, consulting, or related role.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and European electricity markets.
• Basic understanding of PPAs, RtM, energy market fundamentals, and pricing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercial opportunities across Europe.
• Participate in international industry events, fairs and conferences.
• Conduct market analysis on pricing trends, regulatory developments, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
• Support origination, evaluation, and execution of PPA and RtM transactions.
• Assist in negotiating and drafting said transactions.
• Prepare commercial proposals, pricing analyses, and internal approval materials.
• Support negotiations and contract execution with senior originators and traders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Development, Technical, Risk, Trading and Back Office teams to deliver bankable commercial solutions.
• Collaborate with Dispatching and Back-Office Team to build and maintain a portfolio of prospects.
• Maintain transaction pipelines, market intelligence, and internal reporting activities.
• Contribute to improvement of commercial processes and market knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Energy, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

R0001589 Junior 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 to the development of the communities 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 Junior Power Originator will support the origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Route-to-Market (RtM) agreements, and other renewable energy commercialization solutions across European electricity markets. Reporting to the Head of European Origination, the successful candidate will support the development of commercial opportunities for wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage (BESS) assets, working closely with internal teams, in particular with the Dispatching and Back-Office Team, and external counterparties.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and development of commercial opportunities across Europe.
• Participate in international industry events, fairs, conferences.
• Conduct market analysis covering pricing trends, regulatory developments, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
• Support the origination, evaluation, and execution of PPA and RtM transactions.
• Support the negotiation and drafting of said transactions.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, presentations, pricing analyses, and internal approval materials.
• Support commercial negotiations and contract execution processes alongside senior originators and traders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Development, Technical, Risk, Trading, and Back Office teams to deliver bankable commercial solutions.
• Collaborate with the Dispatching and Back-Office Team to build and maintain a portfolio of prospects.
• Maintain transaction pipelines, market intelligence, and internal reporting activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes, standard agreements, and market knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Energy, or a related discipline.
• Up to 2 years of experience in renewable energy, power markets, energy trading, consulting, or a related commercial or analytical role. Relevant internships will also be considered.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and European electricity markets.
• Basic understanding of PPAs, RtM agreements, energy market fundamentals, and electricity pricing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English, written and spoken. Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese would be considered an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

Commercially minded and eager to learn. Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented. Strong analytical thinker with a collaborative mindset. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and international environment. Excellent team player with strong relationship-building skills.

Pay and benefits

At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth. Salary range: 30K-40K + variable bonus and benefits The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.

• Salary range: 30K-40K + variable bonus and benefits
• flexible ways of working
• continuous learning and development opportunities
• initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• fair pay and meaningful benefits

Equality and equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.

Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.

Location

Location: Milano - Martesana

Time Type

Time Type: Full time

Worker Subtype

Worker Subtype: Regular

What we expect from you

We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership. If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.

Getting ready for the interview! Expertise in sustainability is a key element in the staff recruitment process, too. A sustainable approach and a concrete contribution to this issue will be considered a plus during the interview process.

Have a look at our: Our Impact