Structuring Senior Manager (renewable energies)

Location

Rome, Italy

About us

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America and Latin America.

Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1.000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.

At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.

Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Our purpose is to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners.

Mission

We are looking for a Structuring Senior Manager to join the commercial team, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Italy Business Unit. The role will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and structuring complex energy sales transactions, ensuring financial viability and optimizing the profitability of Zelestra’s projects. This position combines financial expertise, knowledge of energy markets, and strategic negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring and execution of energy sales agreements (PPAs) and other related contracts.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to assess project profitability and risks for solar and BESS projects.
• Analyze various commercial and financing structures to maximize the economic efficiency of projects.
• Collaborate closely with development, finance, and legal teams to ensure proper contract implementation.
• Participate in the negotiation of commercial terms with clients, investors, and financial counterparties.
• Identify opportunities to optimize revenues, risks, and costs within the project portfolio.
• Stay up-to-date on energy market trends, regulations, and renewable energy support mechanisms.
• Support the CCO in defining commercial strategies and making investment and project structuring decisions.

Job Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum of +10 years of experience in energy project structuring, preferably in renewables (solar, BESS) and PPAs.
• Proven commercial experience in renewable energy markets, with particular emphasis on BESS and tolling agreements.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, risk analysis, and energy project valuation.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial and financial contracts.
• Experience in dispatchable assets, with the ability to assess operational flexibility and optionality in valuation and dispatch strategies, is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and results-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for interaction with clients, investors, and internal stakeholders.
• Native Italian. Advanced English (spoken and written). Spanish is a plus.

What we offer

• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a highly qualified team.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full working day.
• Smart working 2 days a week.

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity...

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