Power Markets Origination Manager

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead origination activity in U.S. and Canadian markets, including opportunity identification, customer engagement, and development of commercial transactions. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale energy market participants, C&I customers, consultants, and other counterparties. 

• Act as the primary commercial contact for PPA counterparties, coordinating internally with Operations, Legal, Risk, Trading, and other stakeholders. 

• Identify and develop physical and financial offtake opportunities, including energy, capacity, RECs, hedge products, structured products, and other commercial arrangements. 

• Identify non-traditional offtake opportunities, behind-the-meter structures, co-location opportunities, and other commercial solutions that may reduce risk or improve asset value. 

• Lead RFP, tender, and bilateral commercial processes, including bid strategy, internal approvals, submission, and timeline management. 

• Coordinate commercial terms and transaction agreements in coordination with Legal and other relevant teams.  

• Support market intelligence efforts, including pricing benchmarks, comparable deal terms, and market conditions.  

• Support cross-functional initiatives related to new products, market expansion, and portfolio optimization. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• 7–10 years of experience in power origination, power marketing, structured energy products, or related commercial energy roles.  

• Proven track record of originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing energy transactions (e.g., PPAs, hedges, structured deals).  

• Strong understanding of wholesale power markets, renewable energy, capacity markets, RECs, and hedging products.  

• Ability to assess, quantify, and communicate commercial and transactional risk clearly.  

• Ability to interpret market dynamics and translate them into actionable commercial strategies.  

• Familiarity with storage, co-location, congestion risk, REC markets, and C&I structures is a plus.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus.  

• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.  

• Willingness to travel as needed. 

Pay & Benefits:  

• Base Pay: $165,000 - $185,000  

• 15% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics) 

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.  

• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans. 

• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays. 

• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment. 

Job Location:  

55 E Monroe St, Suite 2900 

Chicago, IL 60603