Business Development Manager UK/Ireland (m/f/t)

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Your future plans 

Within RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST), Commodity Solutions is in charge of customer coverage, thus responsible for up- and downstream origination and sales activities in large parts of Europe, also serving large industrials and municipalities/public accounts.

Join the Business Development Europe Team within Commodity Solutions: We centrally develop RWE’s long-term origination and sales business across Europe, in particular around “green” PPAs, in close cooperation with our local commercial experts within Origination, Sales and Asset Optimization/Trading. As our origination and sales activities in Europe are growing, the Business Development Europe Team also expands their scope of activities.

The Business Development Europe Team is looking for a commercially driven and highly motivated team member with particular interest in developing business opportunities around green power supply concepts / PPAs with a focus on UK and Ireland. In your role as Business Development Manager you will:

Develop commercial concepts and new products: Contribute to the overall performance of the business based on deep understanding of energy economics in general and deep understanding of standard and bespoke energy transactions, related opportunities and risks in particular. Act as think tank for new product ideas. In particular, design structured PPA products to create value and/or mitigate risk.
Provide project management and assume process ownership: Take over project management and ensure fit-for-purpose processes. Act in a transaction-oriented way to bring deals over the finish line together with the regional business relationship managers.
Develop and manage contracts: Lead contract development and contract template roll-out in consultation with business relationship managers, Legal and other stakeholders. Ensure in particular that PPA contracts are kept up-to-date regarding regulatory, legal and commercial aspects and make sure that operations follow contractional obligations.
Provide renewable portfolio overviews: Act as interface to RWE’s renewable assets and projects and identify PPA opportunities across countries. Aggregate relevant portfolio information and provide commercial steering.
 

Your powerful skills 

• Degree in a relevant (numerate) discipline (e. g. business administration, economics, engineering)
• Profound knowledge of commodity markets and of up- and downstream origination of renewable PPAs and risk management with particular experience in the field of green PPAs in UK/Ireland, including expertise in the applicable regulatory frameworks
• At least 3 years of experience in energy commodities/renewable energy, preferably in the field of business development and/or sales and origination with a focus on the energy markets of UK/Ireland
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and commercial skills combined with the ability to turn your ideas into successful business
• Thorough understanding of commercial (PPA) contracts and knowledge of relevant contract law
• Proactive team player and good networker with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent English skills are essential, other relevant knowledge of European languages is an advantage
• You will be based in our UK offices either in London or Swindon upon your choice, hybrid working is possible

What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, if you can’t display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.
Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Our offer

We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That’s why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWE Supply & Trading we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential. Also our offer includes the following perks:

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE – right on one of Europe’s largest trading floors directly shaping the energy transition
• Task oriented and hybrid working model
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• Shape the future of RWE’s (renewable) origination and sales business

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Any questions? Lisa Beyer, lisa.beyer@rwe.com (Recruiting)

We look forward to meeting you!

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RWE Supply & Trading is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Around 2,000 employees from over 70 different countries trade electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. The trading entity also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant dispatch and markets electricity from RWE.