Associate, Commercial Origination
About The Position
Pattern Energy develops, constructs, owns, and operates wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. The company’s mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through sustainable development and responsible operation, with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where it operates. Pattern’s culture emphasizes creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets. The Associate, Commercial Origination supports customer relationships and coordinates and supports negotiation and execution of structured power transactions for assigned development and operating projects. The role focuses on assisting with pricing and structuring offtake arrangements, drafting proposals, supporting market analysis and customer intelligence, participating in customer meetings, and coordinating with internal subject matter experts to originate business, finalize bids, and execute transactions. The position works with teams including Fundamentals, Legal, Credit, Accounting, Development, EPC, and Energy Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of work experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex structures succinctly to a wide audience.
- Ability to work collaboratively, both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively with functional teams such as development, finance, operations, accounting, and insurance.
- Ability to contribute as a team member and team leader.
- Initiative in finding answers and resources.
- Driven, hard-working approach and high standards for self and others.
- Solid understanding of economic, business, and transactional concepts.
- Ability to organize time and set priorities.
- Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other applications.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with offtake structures, utility-scale customers, and key offtake contract concepts related to utility-scale renewable power plants.
- Exposure to utility-scale renewable energy development.
Responsibilities
- Support the power origination team in sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing long-term structured power purchase agreements and other revenue contracts.
- Support negotiation and lead execution processes for initial customer contract initiatives, including memoranda of understanding, confidentiality agreements, and term sheets.
- Support project marketing and proposal development.
- Research new markets, including policy-driven customer demand factors, offtake products, and risks.
- Integrate input from internal functional areas into cohesive materials for internal approvals and negotiation responses.
- Interface with customers and coordinate proposal timelines and responses, tracking, and intake internally and with counterparties.
- Liaise with subject matter experts during negotiations.
- Assist with pricing and structuring of offtake arrangements, proposal drafting, market analysis, customer intelligence and tracking, and customer meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
- Family care benefits and an employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and bonding leave.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
