Specialist, Retail Supply - Renewables

BP Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

BP Americas, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Retail Supply - Renewables to lead renewable power PPAs from engagement to execution and optimize deal structures through data-driven valuation and cross-functional teamwork.

You will build models, assess commercial fit, and implement improvements across renewables operations, while working with internal and external partners to align strategic objectives and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Math, Business, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or similar)
• Strong proven experience in a commercial or analytical retail energy role
• Proven experience in managing PPAs, including ISO market knowledge (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, ISONE)
• Advanced skills in Excel VBA and SQL; Python preferred
• Experience with ETRM systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex data and present to senior interested parties
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the full lifecycle of renewable power PPAs from initial engagement through execution.
• Develop and implement deal models and valuations to assess the commercial viability and strategic fit of potential renewable energy supply opportunities.
• Identify and implement improvements in Renewable PPA operations, deal workflow, and internal controls.
• Use data analysis and interested party feedback to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, fostering collaboration and achieving internal alignment on strategic objectives.
• Proactively identify and assess market sentiment and trading fundamentals to optimize deal structures.
• Effectively present complex commercial proposals and analytical findings to diverse interested parties, influencing decision-making.
• Ensure all agreements and commercial activities adhere to relevant trade fields and compliance regulations.
• Act as a leader with vision within the renewables supply chain, contributing to the development of standard processes and innovative solutions.
• Listen attentively to interested party needs and concerns, adapting communication and negotiation approaches accordingly.
• Clearly and concisely articulate commercial terms, analysis, and recommendations in written format.

Skills

Agreements and negotiations

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Commercial Business Development

Continuous Learning

Customer promise execution

Customer service delivery excellence

Deal modelling and valuation

Developing and implementing strategy

Influencing

Internal alignment

Listening

Loyalty Management

Marketing strategy and programmes

Negotiating value

Negotiation planning and preparation

Partner relationship management

Presenting

Thought Leadership

Trade discipline and compliance

Trading Fundamentals

Sentiment and Trends

Trading knowledge

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel VBA

SQL

Python

ETRM systems

Job description

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Supply & Trading Group Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

The Specialist, Retail Supply - Renewables will play a pivotal role in the execution and optimization of renewable power purchase agreements ("PPA")). This position requires a sharp analytical mind, strong commercial competence, and exceptional cross-functional coordination skills to drive value for BP's renewables portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the full lifecycle of renewable power PPAs from initial engagement through execution.
• Develop and implement deal models and valuations to assess the commercial viability and strategic fit of potential renewable energy supply opportunities.
• Identify and implement improvements in Renewable PPA operations, deal workflow, and internal controls.
• Use data analysis and interested party feedback to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, fostering collaboration and achieving internal alignment on strategic objectives.
• Proactively identify and assess market sentiment and trading fundamentals to optimize deal structures.
• Effectively present complex commercial proposals and analytical findings to diverse interested parties, influencing decision-making.
• Ensure all agreements and commercial activities adhere to relevant trade fields and compliance regulations.
• Act as a leader with vision within the renewables supply chain, contributing to the development of standard processes and innovative solutions.
• Listen attentively to interested party needs and concerns, adapting communication and negotiation approaches accordingly.
• Clearly and concisely articulate commercial terms, analysis, and recommendations in written format.

Essential Education, Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Math, Business, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or similar)
• Strong proven experience in a commercial or analytical retail energy role
• Proven experience in managing PPAs, including ISO market knowledge (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, ISONE)
• Advanced skills in Excel VBA and SQL; Python preferred
• Experience with ETRM systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex data and present to senior interested parties
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Why join bp:

At bp, 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 encouraging 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

• Agreements and negotiations
• Analytical Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Commercial Business Development
• Continuous Learning
• Customer promise execution
• Customer service delivery excellence
• Deal modelling and valuation
• Developing and implementing strategy
• Influencing
• Internal alignment
• Listening
• Loyalty Management
• Marketing strategy and programmes
• Negotiating value
• Negotiation planning and preparation
• Partner relationship management
• Presenting
• Thought Leadership
• Trade discipline and compliance
• Trading Fundamentals
• Sentiment and Trends
• Trading knowledge
• Writing skills

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.