(Senior) Originator Downstream, Iberia

The (Senior) Originator Downstream is a role within Iberian Origination, reporting to the Head of Downstream Origination. The role is focused on originating and executing downstream commercial opportunities in the Iberian market, contributing to value creation through bespoke supply solutions, such as Renewable PPAs to Corporates, Industrials and Retailers, including BESS‑enabled and hybrid solutions, as well as other bespoke downstream products. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Originate downstream commercial opportunities with a clear focus on value creation and contribution to PnL, working closely with Portfolio Management on deal structuring, pricing and optimisation. 
• Lead the origination and negotiation of individual transactions, including Renewable PPAs, BESS‑related and hybrid solutions, and other tailored downstream products. 
• Proactively leverage and expand a strong personal network of corporates, industrial customers and retailers to originate new business opportunities. 
• Analyse the Iberian power market, regulatory environment and competitive landscape, translating insights into concrete origination leads, deal ideas and business cases. 
• Manage transactions end‑to‑end from initial idea through internal approvals, contracting and implementation, ensuring high‑quality execution across ETRM, CRM, scheduling, pricing and reporting systems. 
• Ensure all activities are conducted in line with internal policies, risk frameworks and commercial governance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. 
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within Origination, Portfolio Management, Risk, Legal and other support functions to ensure efficient deal execution and portfolio alignment. 

To succeed in this role, you demonstrate strong commercial judgement and a clear understanding of how value is created through downstream origination. You are comfortable influencing commercial outcomes at transaction level within defined governance and operating with an entrepreneurial yet disciplined mindset. You communicate with credibility at senior stakeholder level, actively contribute ideas to product development and pricing approaches, and take ownership for your individual origination pipeline and deal execution. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in a front-office origination, trading or structuring role, with exposure to PnL responsibility. For Senior Originator level, the role requires a demonstrated track record of independently originating and executing complex transactions and contributing consistently to portfolio performance with tangible PnL targets achieved autonomously. 
• Strong experience with Renewable PPAs, structured power contracts and industry standards (e.g. EFET, ISDA). 
• Solid understanding of battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of integrated and hybrid commercial solutions. 
• Very good understanding of the Iberian power markets, including wholesale and relevant ancillary services. 
• University degree in a relevant field. 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; advanced Excel proficiency. 
• Professional fluency in English. 
• Native Spanish is required. 

  

What we offer: 

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between, we have 130 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. 

This includes: 

• Extensive professional and personal learning and development opportunities 
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background 

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.