Origination Analyst

Terra- Gen Operating Company•La Jolla, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Terra-Gen is hiring an Origination Analyst to assist with managing its energy portfolio and commercial transactions. These transactions include short-term power purchase agreements, renewable energy credit transactions, resource adequacy transactions, and other offtake agreements for solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The role tracks contractual obligations, counterparty information, invoices, credit requirements, payments, and deliveries, and supports origination efforts through market analytics and commodity fundamental models. The position develops tools and databases to monitor company positions and contract fulfillment, reviews agreements to identify key commercial terms, coordinates deliveries and invoicing or payments, and maintains counterparty information. It also analyzes energy and related commodity markets, assists with forecasts and budgets, communicates contractual obligations to internal departments, and supports implementation of an energy transaction management system. The role may be performed remotely from home or from the San Diego office. Occasional travel to internal meetings, conferences in San Diego, or project sites is required. The position is primarily sedentary, involving prolonged computer work in a standard office environment. Some driving on company business may be required, subject to company driving criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
0–2 years of professional experience in energy markets, settlements, accounting, finance, commercial operations, or a related field.
Strong command of Microsoft Excel and basic SQL, APIs, and/or R, Python, VBA, or similar tools.
Comfort working with and manipulating large datasets, including time-series data and public databases.
Ability to analyze complex market, financial, contractual, and operational data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
Understanding of revenue, cost, forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and commercial transaction concepts.
Ability to review agreements, identify key commercial terms, track obligations, and communicate requirements to internal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and self-auditing skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and potential risks.
Sound judgment and ability to investigate issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines, contractual obligations, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective working relationships across Finance, Accounting, Asset Management, Operations, Legal, and other internal teams.
Ability to develop tools, improve processes, and support implementation of transaction-management and data systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-focused and able to relate well to others.
Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and use sound judgment about when to escalate issues.
Ability to handle sensitive commercial, financial, and counterparty information with discretion and professionalism.
Ability to drive a vehicle on company business, maintain a valid driver’s license, and meet the company’s established driving criteria, if driving is required.
Authorization to work in the United States and ability to present acceptable identity and employment-authorization documents.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or interest in wholesale power markets, renewable energy markets, Resource Adequacy (RA), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and energy storage transactions.

Responsibilities

Build tools and databases to monitor company positions and fulfillment of commercial contracts.
Review draft and executed contracts to extract key commercial terms and information.
Ensure timely deliveries for purchases and sales, along with subsequent invoicing and payment.
Maintain counterparty information, including onboarding, credit limits, and master agreements.
Communicate contractual obligations to relevant internal departments, including Finance, Asset Management, and Accounting.
Analyze market information for energy, resource adequacy, renewable energy credits, and other fundamental commodities.
Assist with cost and revenue forecasts and budget preparation.
Assist with building or onboarding an energy transaction management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.