Head Of Origination_APAC_Power & Carbon

bp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to lead origination strategy for its APac Power & Carbon business. This role involves driving growth through innovative deal structures, P&L management, and team leadership in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial trading, strong risk management skills, and a proven track record in the power and carbon sectors. The position offers a competitive work environment with significant learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Modern office collaboration spaces

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial trading and marketing.
• Strong understanding of APac power and carbon markets.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and influence senior partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination strategy for APac Power & Carbon business.
• Originate and implement power & carbon transactions.
• Develop innovative commercial structures for customer sales.

Skills

Commercial trading expertise

Structured finance skills

Risk management skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Formal qualifications (university degrees or certificates)

Membership in a professional body (e.g., PMI)

Job description

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

About The Role

Lead origination strategy for bp’s APac Power & Carbon business, driving growth through innovative deal structures and partnerships. Responsible for P&L, risk management, and team leadership across diverse markets.

Key Accountabilities

• Originate and implement power & carbon transactions (e.g., PPAs, flexibility solutions).
• Deliver commodity flow growth and P&L targets in collaboration with trading teams.
• Develop innovative commercial structures for premium customer sales.
• Lead risk in line with trading appetite and compliance standards.
• Lead and develop a geographically diverse team of originators and analysts.
• Build external partnerships and influence while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Contribute to EAPC Leadership Team and cross-business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with bp Code of Conduct and operating standards.

Essential Education

• Formal qualifications constituting university degrees, examination certificates that confirm a level of educational attainment or licenses.
• Membership of a technical or professional body that has confirmed an individual has reached a level of capability within the field (usually but not necessary acquired through examinations) or Formal certification that they can undertake specialist work or processes e.g. PMI.

Crucial Experience & Requirements

• Extensive experience in commercial trading and marketing with full deal lifecycle expertise.
• Strong structured finance and risk management skills.
• Deep understanding of APac power and carbon markets, infrastructure, and regulations.
• Consistent track record to influence senior partners and lead teams with varied strengths.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Significant experience in power & carbon trading and marketing.
• Established industry network in AsPac markets.
• Track record in upstream/downstream gas and power markets.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.