PPA Origination Manager

As a recruitment partner to a growing player in the European renewable energy market, I am supporting the search for a commercially driven PPA Origination Manager / Energy Trader to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team based in Hamburg.

This opportunity sits at the intersection of structured energy trading, PPA origination, and market analytics - ideal for someone who thrives in both negotiation and quantitative environments.

The Role

In this position, you will take ownership of commercial energy strategies and long‑term offtake structures across renewable assets and storage solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and acquiring new energy customers within the renewable energy space
• Structuring and optimizing yield hedging strategies across investment portfolios
• Leading contract negotiations for direct marketing agreements, Corporate PPAs and Guarantees of Origin (national and international)
• Preparing, managing and following up on competitive PPA tenders (RFP processes)
• Financial modelling and economic evaluation of PPA structures and battery storage solutions
• Preparing decision‑making materials and presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Conducting ongoing electricity market analysis, including regulatory and risk monitoring
• This is a commercially visible role with direct impact on revenue generation and portfolio performance.

Your Profile

We are looking for a professional who combines analytical strength with strong negotiation capabilities.

• University degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Energy Management or similar
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in PPA negotiations and/or energy trading, ideally within renewable energy
• Strong understanding of electricity market structures, regulatory frameworks, price drivers and battery storage economics
• Confident working with analytical tools (e.g. Python, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills
• Fluent in German and English (additional languages advantageous)
• Commercial mindset with clear sales aptitude
• Self‑driven, solution‑oriented and confident in negotiations

What’s on Offer

• High degree of autonomy within a flat hierarchy
• Position within a future‑focused, sustainable growth industry
• Modern office environment in central Hamburg
• Hybrid working model (up to 2 remote days per week)
• Attractive compensation package with performance‑based component
• Company pension scheme and accident insurance
• Travel and sports subsidies
• Workplace health initiatives
• 30 days annual leave (+ December 24th & 31st) and additional special leave days

If you / anyone you know might me interested - message me directly.