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Senior Environmental Originator

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Uniper

Sep 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Sustainability
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Calgary

Requirements

  • - Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, environmental science, business administration, or a related field.
  • - Graduate degree preferred.
  • - At least 3 years of experience in origination or trading of environmental commodities, particularly RECs, carbon credits, renewable fuels (RNG, LCFS), or other renewable products.
  • - Strong understanding of environmental compliance programs, including U.S. RPS, cap-and-trade, LCFS, renewable fuel standards, and carbon offset markets.
  • - Proven track record in negotiating and closing structured bilateral deals in renewable fuels, including RNG and LCFS credits.
  • - Experience interfacing with teams working in ammonia, hydrogen, and other renewable fuels.
  • - Established network within the renewable energy and renewable fuel trading markets.
  • - Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • - Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams to develop and execute complex transactions.
  • - Strong analytical and problem solving skills with sound conceptual thinking.
  • - Ability to make decisions quickly and communicate market opportunities to others.

Responsibilities

  • Originate and structure transactions in U.S. and Canadian renewable energy credits (RECs), carbon offsets, renewable natural gas (RNG), and LCFS markets.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external counterparties, including project developers, utilities, compliance buyers, and suppliers of renewable fuels, to facilitate bilateral transactions.
  • Collaborate with trading and analytics teams to develop pricing strategies for RNG, carbon products, and other environmental commodities.
  • Work closely with mid-marketing and origination teams to design and price structured deals for customers across compliance and voluntary markets, particularly focusing on renewable natural gas and LCFS solutions.
  • Interface with internal teams working on ammonia and hydrogen to ensure alignment on market strategies and opportunities without direct responsibility for these sectors.
  • Track and stay updated on legislative and regulatory developments related to environmental markets, including RPS programs, cap-and-trade systems, LCFS programs, renewable fuel standards (RFS), and regulations related to ammonia and hydrogen production.
  • Lead the negotiation and execution of contracts, ensuring compliance with internal risk governance frameworks and external regulations.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including Risk, Legal, and Compliance, to ensure proper documentation and transaction closure.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the renewable energy and renewable fuels sectors to enhance market presence and drive business growth.
  • Provide market intelligence and deal flow analysis to support the trading desk's decisions on RNG, LCFS credits, and other environmental products.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, customer demand, and competitive activity to identify new business opportunities, particularly in LCFS markets.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new product offerings to expand market share in environmental commodities.
  • Participate in industry events, conferences, and regulatory meetings to represent the company and stay informed on market dynamics affecting RNG, LCFS, and other environmental markets.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Environmental Originator role?

The main focus of the Senior Environmental Originator role is to lead the identification, structuring, and execution of bilateral transactions in renewable energy, renewable fuels, and carbon markets, with a strong emphasis on renewable natural gas (RNG) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) markets.

What types of markets will the Senior Environmental Originator be dealing with?

The Senior Environmental Originator will be dealing primarily with renewable energy credits (RECs), carbon offsets, renewable natural gas (RNG), and LCFS markets.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Environmental Originator position?

Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, environmental science, business administration, or a related field; a graduate degree is preferred. Additionally, at least 3 years of experience in origination or trading of environmental commodities is needed.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Preferred experience includes a background in origination or trading of environmental commodities, specifically RECs, carbon credits, renewable fuels (RNG, LCFS), or other renewable products, and a proven track record in negotiating and closing structured bilateral deals in these areas.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Environmental Originator?

Key responsibilities include originating and structuring transactions, building and maintaining relationships with market participants, collaborating with internal teams, tracking legislative and regulatory developments, negotiating and executing contracts, and providing market analysis to support trading decisions.

What skills are essential for the Senior Environmental Originator position?

Essential skills include excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, the capacity to make quick decisions, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

Is there an emphasis on collaboration with other teams in the company?

Yes, the role emphasizes collaboration with various internal teams, including trading, analytics, Risk, Legal, and Compliance, particularly to ensure alignment on strategies related to ammonia, hydrogen, and other renewable fuels.

Will the Senior Environmental Originator be involved in industry events?

Yes, the Senior Environmental Originator is expected to participate in industry events, conferences, and regulatory meetings to represent the company and stay informed about market dynamics affecting RNG, LCFS, and other environmental markets.

How important is networking in this role?

Networking is crucial for this role, as it involves building and maintaining relationships with external counterparties, including project developers, utilities, and suppliers, to facilitate bilateral transactions within the renewable energy and renewable fuels sectors.

What is the career growth potential in this position?

The Senior Environmental Originator position offers substantial career growth potential within the renewable energy sector, as it positions individuals to lead initiatives, develop strategic partnerships, and drive the business's market presence and portfolio growth.

Accelerating the energy transition with flexible, balanced and bespoke solutions

Energy
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From gas fields and power stations to international energy markets, Uniper helps keep energy reliable. Uniper ranks among large generation and trading companies in Europe and combines a balanced portfolio of technologically advanced large-scale assets with outstanding technical and commercial expertise. These assets and capabilities enable us to deliver bespoke, competitively priced energy products and services with agility, precision and speed. At Uniper you will find a unique combination of highly experienced professionals teaming up with innovative personalities. Together we are guiding the direction of energy generation and gas supply at the beginning of a new era for the industry.

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