Origination Analyst

Job Summary

The Origination Analyst is a key member of the Wholesale Origination team, responsible for supporting the development and execution of energy transactions. This role involves in-depth market analysis, financial modeling, and the creation of proposals for potential clients and counterparties. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical skillset, a foundational understanding of energy markets (power, natural gas, renewables, etc.), and excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Market Analysis:

• Monitor and analyze real-time and long-term trends in energy markets, including power prices, natural gas fundamentals, renewable energy credit (REC) values, and regulatory changes.
• Research and identify new business opportunities, potential clients, and market inefficiencies.
• Prepare detailed market reports and presentations to inform origination strategy.

Financial Modeling and Valuation:

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate the profitability and risk of potential transactions (e.g., power purchase agreements, tolling agreements, structured deals).
• Perform discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, net present value (NPV) calculations, and scenario analysis to assess deal value.
• Collaborate with trading, risk management, and finance teams to ensure accurate valuation and risk assessment.

Deal Support and Proposal Development:

• Assist in the preparation of proposals, term sheets, and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved deal terms.
• Support senior originators in the negotiation process by providing data-driven insights and analysis.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including trading, risk management, legal, credit, and asset management, to facilitate the deal lifecycle from initial concept to final execution.
• Serve as a point of contact for external counterparties and clients as needed, building and maintaining professional relationships.

Reporting and Administration:

• Track and report on the origination pipeline, deal status, and market activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions and market information in relevant systems (ie. Salesforce)

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA) is a plus.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in energy, finance, or a highly analytical role. Experience in a trading or origination environment is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Experience with Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis is a significant advantage.
• Solid understanding of North American energy markets (e.g., ISOs/RTOs like PJM, ERCOT, CAISO) and their fundamental drivers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.