Job Description

Job Title: Originator

Department: APAC Energy Markets

Reporting to: Director – Energy Markets APAC

Location: Sydney

About Lightsource bp

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable energy. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

What You’ll do (the role)

The APAC Energy Markets team plays a critical role in securing revenue streams to drive value and manage market risk for Lightsource bp’s APAC renewable electricity generation and storage portfolio.

As the PPA Originator, you will have key involvement in the development and implementation of the origination and hedging strategies to support the Australian and New Zealand generation and storage pipeline and portfolio.

You will lead activities for securing offtake arrangements, and other relevant risk management agreements. Your scope will include energy marketing, origination and structuring, and the negotiation of PPAs and other hedge instruments with wholesale participants and corporates.

In this role you will have roles in:

• The development and execution of the origination and hedging strategy for the Australian and New Zealand generation and storage portfolio.
• Securing bankable PPAs, energy storage agreements, financial hedges, and other contractual structures to optimize generation revenues and manage risk.
• Evaluating market conditions, counterparty feedback and outlook to understand market and policy changes, identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand energy sectors and identify new routes to market.
• Lead the optimization of the environmental product portfolio
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (including development, structured finance, operations and legal) to ensure alignment of commercial strategies with operational capabilities, in addition to maximizing financing options for new projects.
• Developing and managing strong commercial relationships with counterparties and other key stakeholders across the sector to stay informed of customer needs, drive profitable origination activities and position the Lightsource bp brand prominently in the market.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the National Electricity Market is a pre-requisite, in addition to utility scale renewables experience.
• Experience in the Western Australian Electricity Market (WEM) and/or New Zealand energy market is highly desirable.
• Experience and track record in originating complex energy transactions (including energy storage), structuring and energy (financial) hedging activities, with both a short- and long-term horizon.
• Demonstrated analytical and commercial acumen, with a track record of identifying and evaluating opportunities, risks, and structures to support energy development and portfolio optimisation.
• Demonstrable experience building key client reliant relationships within the energy sector and Corporate PPA environments.
• Previous energy trading or analytics experience is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant degree in finance, business, law engineering, or a related field; MBA is well regarded.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• A highly motivated individual who can flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally across all levels.
• Commercially driven, capable of leading complex negotiations.
• Creative thinker who can find solutions, adapt to market developments and find new ways of doing things to drive value.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, superannuation, and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

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