Renewable Energy Originator


Tokyo
Permanent
Negotiable
Renewable Energy
PR/606521_1787119113
Renewable Energy Originator

Position Summary

A global energy trading firm with European roots is expanding its presence in Japan and is seeking an entrepreneurial Originator to drive commercial growth across the power and renewable energy markets. The company operates a highly automated trading platform and partners with asset owners to optimize value rather than own assets directly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Originate and develop commercial opportunities within the Japanese power market
  • Build partnerships with renewable energy developers, asset owners, retailers, and aggregators
  • Structure and negotiate power, renewable energy, and flexibility-related agreements
  • Identify optimization opportunities for solar, BESS, and other energy assets while working closely with trading teams

Requirements

Candidates should possess experience in one or more of the following:
  • Renewable energy markets
  • Power trading, retail electricity, or energy aggregation
  • Solar and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Commercial origination, business development, or asset optimization

Preferred Background

  • Strong understanding of the Japanese electricity market
  • Existing network with developers, retailers, aggregators, or asset owners
  • Experience structuring commercial energy transactions
  • Ability to independently originate and execute deals

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to play a key role in one of the firm's highest-priority growth markets
  • Flat organization with direct visibility to senior leadership and CEO
  • Entrepreneurial culture with high ownership and fast decision-making
  • Access to advanced automation and algorithmic trading capabilities
  • Attractive compensation including base salary, bonus, and equity participation
  • Ability to make a tangible commercial impact in a growing international platform

Please feel free to apply here to have detailed discussion of this opportunity!

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