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Head of Downstream Origination Iberia

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Statkraft1 logoStatkraft1 · Madrid, Spain
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of Originators, fostering a high-performance, collaborative and value-driven culture aligned with Iberian origination strategy.
  • Drive downstream origination activity with a clear focus on value creation and contribution to PnL, working closely with Portfolio Management on deal structuring, pricing and optimisation.
  • Originate, sponsor and negotiate transactions including Renewable PPAs, BESS-related and hybrid solutions, and other bespoke downstream products.
  • Leverage and continuously expand a strong personal network of corporates, industrial customers and retailers to originate new business opportunities and grow the customer base.
  • Continuously analyse the Iberian power market, regulatory environment and competitive landscape, translating insights into concrete origination strategies and business cases.
  • Proactively contribute to Iberian and Group-level strategic discussions, including product development, pricing approaches and go‑to‑market strategy.
  • Oversee transactions from initial idea through approval, contracting and implementation, ensuring high-quality execution across ETRM, CRM, scheduling, pricing and reporting systems.
  • Ensure activities are conducted in line with internal policies and risk frameworks, actively identifying and mitigating commercial, operational and regulatory risks.
  • Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior front-office origination, trading or structuring role, with exposure to PnL responsibility.
  • Strong experience with Renewable PPAs, structured power contracts and industry standards (e.g. EFET, ISDA).
  • Solid understanding of battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of integrated and hybrid commercial solutions.
  • Very good understanding of the Iberian power markets, including wholesale and relevant ancillary services.
  • University degree in a relevant field.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Professional fluency in English.
  • Native Spanish is required.
  • If you feel spoken to, please reach out. We'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

This includes:Extensive professional and personal learning and development opportunitiesThe chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgroundsA diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural backgroundStatkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we're a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisationHealth insurance

Additional Information

Role Description The Head of Downstream Origination is a senior role within Iberian Origination, reporting to the Head of Origination Iberia. The role is responsible for leading the downstream origination team, driving commercial performance and value creation, and contributing to the strategic development of Renewable PPAs, BESS-enabled and hybrid solutions, and other downstream products in the Iberian market. The position combines people leadership, PnL-driving responsibility and a strong strategic and commercial focus, acting as a key interface between Origination, Portfolio Management and other internal stakeholders.

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