Head of Origination

Department: Advisory

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Aurora is looking for atop-class originator to build and lead our deal advisory practice for PPAs and battery tolling agreements: originating mandates, structuring bankable deals, and guiding negotiations to close.

The mission of this role is to build the team, organization and processes to establish Aurora as a leading PPA and tolling agreement dealmaker in Europe.

While the long term objective is to build a pan European practice, the initial focus is expected to be developing the practice within the country where the successful candidate is located, with deal specific support from our local teams where needed.

• Originate mandates with off-takers and developers/IPP across wider Europe based on your existing network, Auroras contacts and proactive business development.
• Manage the process end to end for our clients including negotiations, tenders and managing other advisors making us the first point of contact.
• Structure PPAs and BESS agreements by optimizing design and risk allocation in close alignment with the client to achieve highest value while maintaining project bankability.
• Valuation & benchmarking by leading analysis (collateral, NPV, etc); produce lender/ credit-committee-ready memos; embedding Aurora’s Lumus PPA and tolling price software where appropriate.
• Build Aurora’s PPA practice: educate and build-up your team; standardise playbooks, checklists, QA; uphold independence.

Required attributes:

• 8+ years’ experience in the energy sector
• Strong record and 4+ years of experience within PPA/structured energy advisory/origination withverifiable tombstones
• Proven track record of cultivating and utilising a robust network of clients and third party advisors to support effective deal origination valuation/risk skills: capture rate, shape premiums, imbalance/collateral; ability to produce lender grade materials.
• Languages :English (fluent)

Desirable attributes:

• Experience with BESS tolling/floor/hybrid deals in Europe.
• Experience advising developers and corporates on offtake strategy; public thought leadership (briefings, panels).
• Fluency in the local office language is highly advantageous for building strong stakeholder relationships and navigating the regional market.

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.