Senior Advisory Associate, Origination – PPAs, BESS, 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-timeParis • FranceSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in renewable energy and BESS market strategies, with strong analytical and quantitative skills to assess commercial structures and support negotiations. Proven ability to lead project teams and develop client-facing materials while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

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PPA/FPA OriginationRenewable OfftakeBESS CommercialisationElectricity TradingRoute-To-Market Advisory

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisRisk AllocationRevenue Stream AssessmentCommercial StructuringTender PreparationBid EvaluationNegotiation SupportProject FinanceAsset OptimisationMarket Revenue Assessment

Soft Skills

Client-Facing SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Aurora's Origination ToolkitMarket Intelligence ToolsModelling Capabilities

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyBESSEuropean Power MarketsHybrid AssetsUtilitiesIPPsInvestorsLendersTradersCorporates

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 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, proposals, pitch decks, workshop materials and transaction-support deliverables
Develop Aurora's origination toolkit, including playbooks, templates, benchmarks and repeatable approaches across BESS and renewable offtake
Collaborate with advisory, research and software teams to incorporate Aurora's market intelligence and modelling capabilities into origination mandates
Help clients evaluate offtake strategies, run tender processes, assess commercial structures and support negotiation of PPAs and BESS-related agreements through close
Support business development and identify opportunities to grow Aurora's origination offering 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
Experience in renewable offtake, BESS commercialisation, PPA/FPA origination, route-to-market advisory, trading, project finance or asset optimisation
Additional European languages would be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work with a mix of in-office and home working
Potentially adjustable working hours
Equal-opportunity commitment and non-discrimination
Opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements during the interview process