Logo
Flatiron Energy

Director of Origination & Power Marketing

Flatiron Energy, Denver, Colorado, United States,


Director or Sr. Director of Origination and Power Marketing

About Flatiron EnergyFlatiron Energy, a Hull Street Energy portfolio company, is developing and building grid scale standalone energy storage assets that integrate renewable energy onto the grid, replace fossil fuel plants, and increase grid reliability. Founded by a team of experienced energy storage experts, Flatiron has a demonstrated track record of developing critical infrastructure needed to achieve our reliability and energy climate goals.

The leadership team has deep experience in developing, constructing and operating energy storage assets in wholesale markets.Flatiron Energy is a growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced, challenging, creative, fun, start-up culture. The right candidate will be excited to help build the company from the ground up, recognizing the challenges and opportunities for growth inherent in such a role. The Flatiron team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring their projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities. Flatiron is only looking for candidates who resonate with our mission.

Title:

Director / Senior Director of Origination & Power MarketingReports To:

Chief Commercial OfficerLocation:

Boulder/Denver CO, Boston, or New York preferred, however location of workplace is flexible provided candidate can travel up to 25% of the time.Description:

Responsible for identifying and executing offtake opportunities for utility-scale standalone storage projects located in ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM. The right candidate will drive strategic offtake decisions, build relationships with key stakeholders, and work collaboratively with the finance, development, and operations teams within the company.

Key Responsibilities:Research and analyze offtake opportunities in key markets across regulatory agencies, utilities, retail suppliers, commercial and industrial customers, and wholesale power marketsDevelop strong relationships with key entities and potential offtake counterparties including brokers, trading desks, and financial institutionsIdentify and lead individual project offtake strategy and present proposed solutions to senior managementLead contract negotiations and execution of offtake structures with counterpartiesLead bid package preparation in response to offtake opportunity requests, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIsLead strategy to develop creative offtake structures via close collaboration with the finance team, including financial modeling support, to increase project bankability and returnsWork closely with the Manager of Market Analytics and Policy to track wholesale forward curve projections and on potential hedge productsWork closely with the development, operations, and finance teams to ensure proposed offtake is technically and operationally feasible and financeableAcquire and maintain intelligence on market, industry, economic, consumer, and competitive conditions and trends

Key QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or higher in a business, sustainability, or finance related fields5-8+ years of experience in origination and structuring in the power industry, and a preference for 1+ years of direct energy storage experienceExpert knowledge on structuring and negotiating offtake deals, including but not limited to financial hedges, swaps, and other evolving instrumentsStrong skills in identifying, negotiating, and executing on commercial transactionsPreference for experience working with energy retailers in deregulated marketsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholdersStrong understanding of energy markets, particularly ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJMExperience working with and securing offtake from public and governmental agenciesSolid financial modeling skills and the ability to lead creative structuring strategy effortsStrong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, creativity, and leadership skillsSuperior verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail

Compensation and Location:Job Type:

Permanent, Full-timeSalary:

Competitive base salary commensurate with experienceBonus:

Competitive bonus based on the achievement of milestones and performanceBenefits :

Flatiron offers an excellent benefit package with health care, dental, vision, and other health and wellness benefits. A 401 K with company matching is provided.Location:

Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Prefer candidate to be based in the Boulder/ Denver, New England, or New York,

however, location of workplace is flexible provided candidate is able to travel as required.