Senior Advisory Associate, Origination – PPAs, BESS and Energy Contracting

Aurora Energy Research

. Support renewable energy and BESS developers, investors, IPPs and asset owners in evaluating route-to-market and offtake strategies for standalone and hybrid assets .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeWarsaw • PolandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating route-to-market strategies and commercial structures for renewable energy and BESS projects, with strong quantitative analysis and client-facing communication skills. Proven ability to lead project teams and support negotiation processes in the electricity sector.

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PPA/FPA OriginationRoute-To-Market AdvisoryBESS CommercialisationElectricity TradingQuantitative Analysis

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Hard Skills

Market Revenue AssessmentRisk Allocation AnalysisTender PreparationBid EvaluationCommercial StructuringNegotiation SupportProject FinanceAsset OptimisationOfftake Structure AssessmentMerchant Exposure Analysis

Soft Skills

Client-Facing SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam CollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Aurora's Market IntelligenceModelling CapabilitiesOrigination Toolkit

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyBESSEuropean Power MarketsHybrid AssetsUtilitiesIPPsInvestorsLendersTradersCommercial Drivers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support renewable energy and BESS developers, investors, IPPs and asset owners in evaluating route-to-market and offtake strategies for standalone and hybrid assets
Work with the Head of Origination to identify, develop and convert client opportunities, including direct involvement in client discussions
Support PPA, FPA, tolling, floor and hybrid-contract processes, including tender preparation, bid evaluation, commercial structuring and negotiation support
Assess market revenues, risk allocation, capture prices, shape/profile risk, imbalance exposure, collateral requirements and bankability implications
Lead workstreams and smaller project teams to deliver commercial analysis and client recommendations
Prepare client-facing materials, proposal content, pitch decks, workshop materials and transaction-support deliverables
Contribute to Aurora's origination toolkit, including playbooks, templates, benchmarks and repeatable approaches across BESS and renewable offtake
Work with advisory, research and software teams to incorporate Aurora's market intelligence and modelling capabilities into origination mandates
Support clients in commercialising assets and securing bankable route-to-market arrangements
Help clients evaluate offtake strategies, run tender processes, assess commercial structures and support negotiation of PPAs and BESS-related agreements through to close
Support business development activities and identify new opportunities across Europe

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years' experience in the electricity sector, working with renewable developers, storage developers, utilities, IPPs, investors, lenders, traders or corporates
Strong understanding of European power markets and commercial drivers affecting renewable generation, BESS and hybrid assets
Experience assessing offtake structures, revenue streams, merchant exposure, risk allocation and investment cases for renewable or storage projects
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder-management skills
Demonstrated success managing workstreams or project teams
Ability to work with both technical and commercial stakeholders
Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments
Written and spoken fluency in English
Experience in PPA/FPA origination, route-to-market advisory, electricity trading, BESS optimisation, tolling/floor agreements or structured energy transactions is desirable
Experience in renewable offtake, BESS commercialisation, PPA/FPA origination, route-to-market advisory, trading, project finance or asset optimisation is desirable
Additional European languages would be beneficial
Submit a résumé/CV, personal summary, salary expectations and notice period with the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with a mix of in-office and home working
Potentially adjustable working hours
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination commitment
Opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements during the interview process
Exposure to senior stakeholders
Significant responsibility and opportunity to influence major investment and commercial decisions