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Contribute to a sustainable future.
We’re hiring a Commercial PPA Contract Analyst in Amsterdam.
Looking to join a company that's making a difference? Sunrock is unstoppable. Young, but full of experience. Happy, but dead serious when it comes to achieving our goals. We are growing fast. Constantly broadening our scope. We are working with European companies, organizations and governments on a bespoke clean energy strategy, and we are the number one in large-scale solar projects. From solar systems to smart batteries and from asset management to clear dashboards. Sunrock arranges it all; feasibility studies, subsidy applications, financing, and insurance. From the operation and management of solar parks to the utilization of the clean energy generated by them.
Since 2020 Sunrock has grown to more than 130 employees in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France and has realized 500 MWp of solar energy and an additional 2GWp in development. But that’s not all! Sunrock is continuously growing its business in Europe and developing new services like energy management systems, battery energy storage systems and by setting up its own Energy Trading desk.
The Energy Trading team
From the start, a small team is responsible to provide a route-to-market for our solar assets. Today the biggest part solar 400 MW portfolio, is under contract and traded by different energy companies through power purchase agreements (PPAs) and this year we closed our first corporate PPA with a corporate off-taker.
However, Sunrock set course to set-up its own Energy Trading desk to provide an inhouse route-to-market for its solar assets and become independent from energy companies, so over time we can migrate our assets under PPA to our own platform. We are developing new capabilities to trade and solar production ourselves and optimize energy revenues, through forecasting, trading short-term power markets and real-time asset control (curtailment). We will first focus on the Dutch market. Next to that, the team will be responsible to optimize the value and (real-time) dispatch of battery energy storage systems through “cross market optimization” by trading different short term power markets and participate in balancing markets.
As we speak, we are setting up the team and are building new capabilities. We are implementing a data & application infrastructure and business processes to curtail solar production. We are developing a large-scale standalone battery ESS expected to go live at the start of 2024 (our second battery) and are developing a pipeline to develop new battery projects.
Today we are a group of four people, with different educational backgrounds, experience, age and expertise.
Overview of the role
You will be working in an exciting position at the heart of the energy transition. You will be responsible for managing our existing PPA contract portfolio with energy (trading) companies (like Eneco and Vdbron) and set-up relevant PPA portfolio reports to ensure proper contract execution and revenue control. In order to do so you will have regular contact with both internal and external stakeholders. You will monitor and maintain the quality of PPA contract data in Sunrock Systems. Furthermore, you will be responsible to manage the guarantees of origins (green certificates) produced by our solar assets by creating position reports and selling GOOs to the market.
Next to that, you will support the team in developing, implementing, and executing our own “in-house” Sunrock PPA and related trading and settlement processes and (until we are ready to trade orurselves) in contracting (corporate) power purchase agreement for our (new) solar assets with energy companies or large business customers.
In summary, these are the responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for contract management, setting up relevant portfolio management reports and implement relevant settlement processes.
- You will be regularly in contact with internal and external stakeholders (our PPA partners), to maintain a healthy relationship and warrant proper execution of contracts.
- You will manage our GOO positions by setting up position reports and sell/trade GOOs with brokers and utilities.
- You will close standard PPAs with energy companies and Sunrock Energy Trading for individual projects.
- You will analyse market a d regulatory development (e.g., with respect to the SDE-subsidy) and provide insight in electricity market prices to the organization.
- You will calculate and model energy revenue for our solar production (e.g., PPA contract prices, SDE subsidy amounts, solar capture rates, curtailment revenues etc.), provide insight to the organization and provide support for PPA settlement processes to enable proper revenue control.
- You will provide hands-on support in creating our route-to-market and PPA by setting up the necessary contracts and processes with respect to forecasting, trading, and settlement.
- In the future you might take part in ‘weekend shifts’ to execute daily trading processes on Saturdays and Sundays.
This is you
- A master’s degree (or BSc with relevant working experience) in the field of economics, business administration etc
- You have 1-3 years of relevant working experience in a commercial environment.
- Having experience and understanding of energy markets and the energy landscape is a plus, otherwise you are eager to learn.
- You are analytical and structured but also hands-on and pragmatic.
- You love to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As our team and organization continue to develop, it is important to embrace change, remain flexible, and proactively adapt to new situations.
- You are intrinsically motivated and take responsibility for your work, actively seeking opportunities to improve processes, drive initiatives forward and contribute to the overall success of our energy trading activities.
- You are enthusiastic about collaborating with others (from other departments and companies) and foster a positive work environment.
- You love to keep a close eye on market development and energy prices and share your thoughts with the organization.
- You have (some) experience in contract management and pricing.
- You are skilled in and have affinity with using tools like Excel, PowerBI etc. Basic understanding of SQL is a plus.
- As the Energy Trading team is new and we are shaping the business on the go, the content of your role will evolve over time, and you may be required to take on new task and opportunities that today are not foreseen and outlined in the current job description. This does not scare you but motivates you!
What’s in it for you?
At Sunrock, work is not just about making a difference in the world - it's also about having fun and enjoying your job! Join our team and benefit from:
✨ Make a Meaningful Impact: Be part of an enterprising and innovative company driving the energy transition forward.
Join Our Vibrant Team: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing organization surrounded by passionate and driven colleagues.
Your Ideas Matter: We value your creativity and offer ample space for your own ideas and personal development.
Flexible Work Options: Embrace hybrid working, allowing you to be productive from the comfort of your home or in our inspiring new office in Amsterdam Zuid.
️ Unlimited Time Off: Rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance with unlimited holidays.
️ Caring for You: Your health matters! Enjoy a daily free lunch and two weekly fitness sessions with a professional trainer.
Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary, pension plan, and participation in our bonus plan.
Commuter Perks: Travel conveniently with an NS Business card or receive a kilometer fee and lease a bike.
Celebrating Together: Work hard and have loads of fun! Join us for annual winter sports, drinks, and our lively "vrijmibo" gatherings.
The application process:
- Screening Call: Phone call with our Corporate Recruiter
- 1st round: Job interview with the Hiring Manager and one of your future colleagues
- 2nd round: Job interview with two colleagues from the Energy Team
- Job offer
Ready to be unstoppable?
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you recognize yourself in this statement? Sunrock encourages you to reconsider and apply. Because you do not need to tick all the boxes to be a Sunrocker. We care more about your motivation and potential. We look forward to your application.
You'll meet all kinds of people here. 98% of Sunrockers recommend us as a great place to work, and 87% consider us to be inclusive. We celebrate diversity and work to ensure that we’re a place where each individual can thrive in their uniqueness.
