V.P. - Origination

Ecoplexus is seeking a VP of Origination to lead the development of renewable energy projects. This remote position involves securing agreements for renewable assets, negotiating complex transactions, and collaborating with senior leaders. Candidates should have a relevant degree, over 10 years of energy business development experience, and strong skills in contractual analysis. The role focuses on building relationships with utilities and enhancing the company's market presence.
VP - Origination
Remote
At Ecoplexus ( www.ecoplexus.com ), we are seeking individuals who have a passion to be part of the renewable energy industry and the change it is bringing, are self-starters, creative thinkers, possess the drive to achieve, and have the capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a dynamic growth environment. We are looking for talented self-starters with imagination, creativity and vision. We are a rapidly-growing developer of large solar, wind and energy storage projects serving corporate and utility energy purchasers. We design, build, finance, own and operate projects across the US, Mexico and Asia. Headquartered in San Francisco, Ecoplexus has grown at an annual rate of over 50% per year since its founding in 2009.
We are seeking an experienced VP of Origination to join our growing company. The primary focus of this role is to secure agreements that ensure the viability of our renewable assets both in development and in operation. This position negotiates and executes complex structured transactions primarily related to renewable fuels, with a particular emphasis on new products, customers and/or regions. The geographic focus of the position will primarily be the U.S. utility segment, but will include oversight of the corporate origination segment on a global basis. You will report to the CEO, and work alongside other senior leaders at the company to define and execute our origination strategy.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Lead and direct the Origination team's external presence, representing the company to potential customers, and collaborating with all members of our team to define and act in the company's interest.
• Translate company financial, commercial, technical and operational goals into effective contracting strategies and targets, and ensure Origination activities are aligned with broader strategic initiatives across the organization
• Build and maintain external relationships with key stakeholders, including large utility and corporate counterparties, brokers, government entities, and others that can drive discovery of key market terms and conditions
• Analyze and develop different structures for the customer, including risk mitigation solutions to ensure risks are appropriately managed and quantified
• Assemble and lead internal cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams through solicitation and negotiation processes
• Oversee the internal development of key project revenue agreements. Provide overall leadership and drive key decisions during negotiations
• Innovate strategies and tactics to identify, structure, and close deals that increase the company's value globally across markets and technologies.
• Manage and grow the Origination team
• Increase Ecoplexus' brand recognition
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required. MBA preferred
• 10 plus years of energy related business development experience including originating/negotiating PPAs and/or asset acquisitions
• Experience as a senior level Originator at a leading IPP or renewable developer
• Hands-on experience leading contractual analysis and proposal submissions
• Extensive experience analyzing and structuring complex agreements
What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact
• The chance to design a truly holistic experience for all of our employees
• The opportunity to be a part of a growing company, building HR from the ground up
Ecoplexus offers a competitive salary, strong bonus structures, the potential for employee stock options in a growing company, and a benefits program.
Ecoplexus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
No third-party solicitations will be accepted for this or any other Ecoplexus position.
Check us out at: http://www.ecoplexus.com/about-us/