Senior 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-timeRome • ItalySeniorWebsite

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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 collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.

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Renewable Energy Market AnalysisPPA NegotiationQuantitative AnalysisStakeholder ManagementProject Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Market Revenue AssessmentRisk Allocation AnalysisOfftake Structure EvaluationCommercial StructuringTender PreparationBid EvaluationFinancial ModellingInvestment Case DevelopmentBankability AssessmentHybrid Contract Processes

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationTeam CollaborationStakeholder EngagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Aurora's Origination ToolkitMarket Intelligence ToolsModelling Capabilities

Industry Keywords

BESSEuropean Power MarketsRenewable GenerationIndependent Power Producers (IPPs)UtilitiesEnergy StorageCommercial DriversMerchant ExposureInvestment CasesElectricity Sector

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 apply market intelligence and modelling capabilities to 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 negotiate PPAs and BESS-related agreements through to close
Support business development and 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
Additional European languages would be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with a mix of in-office/home working
Potentially adjustable working hours
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination commitment