Origination Manager

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants – mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies –, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self‑consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen.

ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is looking for an Origination Manager to support our Power Marketing team. This position is responsible for developing market opportunities, managing customer and counter party relationships, supporting the origination pipeline, and coordinating commercial negotiations for energy, capacity, RECs, structured offtake, and other commercial products. The role works closely with Trading, Commercial and Operations, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to convert market opportunities into executable commercial transactions.

• Lead origination activity in U.S. and Canadian markets, including opportunity identification, customer engagement, and development of commercial transactions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale energy market participants, C&I customers, consultants, and other counter parties.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for PPA counter parties, coordinating internally with Operations, Legal, Risk, Trading, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and develop physical and financial offtake opportunities, including energy, capacity, RECs, hedge products, structured products, and other commercial arrangements.
• Identify non‑traditional offtake opportunities, behind‑the‑meter structures, co‑location opportunities, and other commercial solutions that may reduce risk or improve asset value.
• Lead RFP, tender, and bilateral commercial processes, including bid strategy, internal approvals, submission, and timeline management.
• Coordinate commercial terms and transaction agreements in coordination with Legal and other relevant teams.
• Support market intelligence efforts, including pricing benchmarks, comparable deal terms, and market conditions.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives related to new products, market expansion, and portfolio optimization.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• 7–10 years of experience in power origination, power marketing, structured energy products, or related commercial energy roles.
• Proven track record of originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing energy transactions (e.g., PPAs, hedges, structured deals).
• Strong understanding of wholesale power markets, renewable energy, capacity markets, RECs, and hedging products.
• Ability to assess, quantify, and communicate commercial and transactional risk clearly.
• Ability to interpret market dynamics and translate them into actionable commercial strategies.
• Familiarity with storage, co‑location, congestion risk, REC markets, and C&I structures is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Base Pay: $165,000 - $185,000
• 15% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness‑related memberships and equipment.

55 E Monroe St, Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60603

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.