Senior Associate, Structuring

Senior Associate, Structuring Group

As a Senior Associate within the Structuring Group, you will be responsible for supporting the origination, evaluation, negotiation, and closing of utility-scale wind, solar & BESS contract negotiations for the Commercial organization.

You will be exposed to a broad set of contracts and problems to solve as you collaborate with Scout's Origination and Finance teams. You will be charged with identifying risks and summarizing potential issues in PPA structuring efforts.

Your ability to effectively problem solve and work cross-functionally with other teams will lead to the Commercial organization's success in closing Power Purchase Agreements that will facilitate the successful financing, construction and eventual operation of Scout projects.

You should have previous experience supporting commercial contract negotiations and be generally familiar with commercial contract structures.

This position provides a pathway for a motivated individual to learn the ins and outs of the commercial side of the renewables industry, with a goal of building experience on the way to becoming a deal leader in the future.

Key duties in your role will include the following :

• Support the negotiations and help to manage multiple (2-3) complex sales transactions at a given time, including long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with utilities and C / I customers.
• Cultivate relationships with potential counterparties.
• Build collaborative relationships with other teams within Scout, including Development, Finance, Interconnection, Acquisitions, and Operations to solicit input during the negotiation process.
• Support negotiations through analysis and relationship management
• Strong interest in structuring commercial deals and managing risks (market, project, counterparty, etc).
• Build strong relationships across the organization and at multiple levels.
• Participate in and support other corporate initiatives as assigned.