Position Description
ESB Trading delivers optimisation, risk management and wholesale market access to ESB's Generation portfolio and to its third-party customers.
Trading plays a critical role in delivering value to ESB through management of its generation and supply business in ISEM and GB.
Our Team
The Portfolio Optimisation and Renewable Origination team is a key part of Trading's Front office area.
Maintaining commercial relationships internally with ESB and externally with counterparties around the renewable and thermal portfolios is a key focus at the heart of this team.
Your Responsibilities
* Support the lead originator in developing commercial strategies for the route to market PPA sector.
* Supporting the identification for new offtake opportunities through competitive solicitations and bilateral discussions in the renewable sector in GB and Ireland.
* Analysing, and assessing the commercial value and risks associated with renewable portfolio opportunities, PPA agreements and other ancillary or services as they arise.
* Identifying and supporting the development of new and bespoke contractual arrangements for un-subsidised renewable assets and route to market opportunities
* Delivering excellence in contract management approach and negotiation, and ensuring all key internal approvals are managed.
* Reporting and analysing on the performance of existing renewable commercial contracts and other agreements with a particular focus on the performance of the wind and solar contracts in the prompt markets.
* Collaborating across multiple teams within ESB Trading to support the setup and delivery of agreed contract terms from prompt trading through to the settlement teams.
* Working closely with the Modelling and Prompt Trading teams to support the maximisation of value from the route to market PPAs.
* Keeping abreast of changes in the energy markets and support schemes for renewable energy technologies
Requirements
* At least 5 years relevant work experience is required, preferably in the energy trading sector.
* A Bachelor's Degree or higher in business, engineering, sustainability, finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
* Ability to model, forecast and analyse potential commercial value, prices and risks for a range of contract types and options.
* Have strong written, verbal communication and reporting skills.
* Excellent stakeholder management.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to a net zero carbon future
Progressive, hybrid working model
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well-being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary €57,950 to €68,150 per annum