Origination Analyst

Terra-Gen Operating Company LLC•San Diego, CA

1d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Origination Analyst assists in managing Terra-Gen’s energy portfolio and commercial transactions, including short-term power purchase agreements, renewable energy credit transactions, resource adequacy transactions, and other off-take agreements for solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The position tracks contractual obligations, counterparty information, invoices, credit requirements, payments, and deliveries, and supports broader origination efforts through market analytics and commodity fundamental models. The role also supports commercial operations by reviewing contracts, coordinating contractual obligations with internal teams, contributing to forecasts and budgets, and helping build and onboard an energy transaction management system. The position may be performed remotely or from the San Diego office, with occasional travel to internal meetings, conferences, or project sites.

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, basic SQL, APIs, and/or R, Python, VBA, or similar tools.
Comfort working with and manipulating large datasets, including time series 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 commercial terms, track obligations, and communicate requirements to internal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and self-auditing skills, including 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 with others.
Self-motivated and dependable, able to work independently and exercise 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 and meet Company driving criteria, including maintaining a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, if driving is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide acceptable identity and employment authorization documents.
Employment is contingent on 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 and 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 and onboarding an energy transaction management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.