Origination Manager - Italy

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees
 

Agility	We Lead with Agility
Integrity	We Act with Integrity
Excellence	We Empower Excellence
Care	We Value Care

 
Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.We are adding an Origination Manager to our Italian team based in our office in central Rome. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our development team, to play a leading role in the origination of Solar and BESS projects in the Italian market. The right candidate will be key to expanding Elgin’s utility-scale solar + storage projects pipeline, by finding co-development and land opportunities. You will get the chance to partner with local co-developers to grow the project pipeline while managing feasibility and commercial matters.  If you have a deep understanding of the solar and storage markets in Italy, a proven track record in closing origination deals, and a strong network within the industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.  
What you will do: 

• Identify, analyse and negotiate solar and storage co-development opportunities  
• Build on and take ownership for Elgin’s legal agreements (Development Service Agreement and Share Purchase Agreement), origination and development strategy  
• Maintain constant communication with the development team, legal, and engineering teams as necessary to advance origination deals. 
• Build and maintain key relationships with various co-developers, land introducers and consultants.  
• Expand the pipeline of projects under development by selecting high-quality opportunities from a feasibility and economical point of view  
• Engage proactively with Operations and Development in relation to Elgin’s project pipeline updates 
• Continue to evolve and build existing knowledge and understanding of the renewable energy industry keeping a watching media, and networking through attendance at industry conferences where relevant or required.   
• Assessment and presentation of energy policy updates, industry insights, key challenges, and changes in the marketplace 
• Drive and promote the corporate values of Elgin within the workplace.   

• To be fluent in Italian is essential.  
• 5+ years of experience originating and closing solar and BESS co-development deals in Italy 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, business management, engineering or related discipline. 
• Proven strong relationships within the energy industry in Italy 
• Deep understanding of the renewables market in Italy 
• Strong commercial mindset, initiative and self-motivation  
• Problem-solving and a positive attitude, coupled with a high level of resilience  
• Experience with the full development lifecycle is an advantage, as the role requires a ‘big picture’ thinker.  
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• A 'positive can-do attitude'  
• Some financial modelling experience is a good advantage