Job title: Sustainable Energy Portfolio Manager
Location: European Economic Area (Remote)
The Sustainable Energy Portfolio Manager has an overview of both supply and demand side considerations regarding energy portfolio management and advises on energy portfolio strategies for our Commercial and Industrial customers. In this role, the Energy Portfolio Manager will work with the international Advisory Services teams that are responsible for account management and business development. As we scale the business with leading global corporates, the objective and expected outcomes are to maintain a robust energy portfolio management that is constantly improving to create the most value for our customers in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Advise the client on energy supply management strategies and implement commodity risk policies, active risk management and hedging as well as renewable purchasing programmes
2. Provide insight and market intelligence to customers in the form of reports, meetings and presentations with the support of regional Advisory Services’ consultants for risk management and sourcing experts
3. Understand and educate customers on industry trends, competitive landscape, energy market trends and relevant regulatory changes
4. Advise clients on the implementation of renewable purchasing strategies including power purchase agreements
5. Advise clients on the implementation of renewable energy roadmaps and zero carbon roadmaps
6. Drive the strategic energy sourcing workflow supported by Analysts: Pre-Qualification, RFP generation, supplier communications, bid analysis
7. Working with the global technology team to continuously improve energy management software
8. Demonstrate a relentless customer focus and provide consistent, excellent customer service through proactive and effective communication and planning
9. Establish and grow professional relationships with client members from different areas of the client organisation
10. Develop & execute strategic success and expansion plans to drive customer value and opportunities
11. Commercial awareness to identify new business opportunities whilst working closely with business development teams both pre and post-sale to ensure success
12. Performing other duties, such as presales, as required
Skills & Qualifications:
13. Prior energy experience and knowledge of different energy sectors, such as advisory, demand management, supplier management & regulatory policy
14. Working knowledge of natural gas and electricity markets
15. Analytical: ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation
16. Problem-solving: an ability to think things through with incomplete data
17. Excellent computer skills and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills, experience with database queries and cost modelling
18. Budgeting, forecasting and price structuring
19. Strong communication and presentation skills; understanding the client's needs whilst focusing on the company’s goals
20. Min. 3 years of professional experience in a corporate setting preferably in the natural gas or power industry
21. Excellent self-organisation across documentation requirements and attention to detail
22. Lastly, maintain certifications where relevant
Preferred Qualifications:
23. Minimum 2 years of professional experience in customer facing role with proven results
24. Prior energy experience and knowledge of different energy sectors, such as advisory, demand management, supplier management & regulatory policy
25. IT and programming skills (Python etc) that will improve existing spreadsheet-based model
In conclusion, be part of an organisation to drive the renewable energy revolution and contribute to a sustainable future.