Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of the origination and hedging strategy for the South Africa generation and storage portfolio.

Secure bankable PPAs, energy storage agreements, financial hedges, and other contractual structures to optimize generation revenues and manage risk.

Evaluate market conditions, counterparty feedback and outlook to understand market and policy changes, identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in the USA and Canada energy sectors and identify new routes to market.

Contribute to and inform the analytics activities and team capabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including development, structured finance, operations and legal) to ensure alignment of commercial strategies with operational capabilities, in addition to maximizing financing options for new projects.

Develop and manage strong commercial relationships with counterparties and other key stakeholders across the sector to stay informed of customer needs, support profitable origination activities and position the Cobra group in the market.

Monitor and report on portfolio hedge performance, identifying areas for improvement and strategic adjustments.

Contribute to the management and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, growth and accountability.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the USA & Canada Electricity Market is a pre-requisite, in addition to utility scale renewables experience.

Significant experience and track record in originating complex energy transactions (including energy storage), structuring and energy (financial) hedging activities, with both a short- and long-term horizon.

Demonstrated analytical and commercial acumen, with a track record of identifying and evaluating opportunities, risks, and structures to support energy development and portfolio optimisation.

Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Experience

Significant experience in the USA-Canada market; with experience in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).

Origination and negotiation of complex energy and storage offtake arrangements.

Prior experience in managing and developing teams, with a focus on fostering a collaborative environment.

Demonstrable experience building key client reliant relationships within the energy sector and Corporate PPA environments.

Experience in looking for PPA opportunities.

Previous energy trading or analytics experience is highly desirable.

Why Grupo Cobra / Zero E USA?

Join a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the renewable energy transition.

Grupo Cobra has an 80 year history of providing cost effective and sustainable projects across the Globe. Zero E USA will materially contribute to the corporate goals through participation in the USA clean energy transition.

Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team committed to environmental sustainability.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.