Energy Origination Associate

SUMMARY The Energy Origination Associate will support the senior origination team by qualifying leads, maintaining Salesforce data integrity, developing high-impact presentations, managing deal execution logistics, and ensuring the team’s ability to scale its offerings effectively. This role is designed for a highly motivated candidate with 1-2+ years of experience supporting an Energy Origination or with a strong interest in international electricity markets and data analytics. This position provides hands-on exposure to commercial energy markets, transaction structures, and client engagement, offering a strong development path. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Deal Sourcing Lead Qualification • Screen, qualify, and prioritize incoming leads to assess commercial viability and strategic fit. • Conduct preliminary market research and customer profiling to support origination strategy. • Track and update lead status, ensuring clear handoff to senior originators for active pursuit. Deal Administration Salesforce Management • Enter, monitor, and maintain deal pipeline information in Salesforce with high accuracy. • Prepare pipeline reports, dashboards, and activity logs for the origination and executive teams. • Ensure all deal documentation, approvals, and compliance requirements are properly uploaded and tracked. Presentation Development Senior Leadership Exposure • Create polished PowerPoint presentations for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting deal opportunities, pipeline trends, and strategic insights. • Collaborate with senior originators to prepare executive-level briefing materials. • Present analysis and findings to senior leadership as part of team discussions and deal reviews. Team Support Coordination • Assist in preparing client proposals, term sheets, and supporting materials. • Coordinate internal reviews across commercial, risk, legal, and operations teams. • Serve as a central point for administrative support in the deal lifecycle. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant professional experience within the energy industry supporting originations. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field. Skills: • Some degree of knowledge of power markets, • Some experience with wholesale power, generation and load interconnections, and power and natural gas contracts is a plus. Robust analytical skills and high level of attention to detail. • Strong communication, networking, organization and time management skills. • Ability to work independently and with a team. • Demonstrated ability to perform under significant time and pressure conditions. • Advanced PowerPoint skills with a track record of building executive-ready presentations. • Prior experience presenting findings to senior leaders or clients. • Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce strongly preferred). • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and data visualization. Mindset: • Team-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. • Analytical and curious with a strong commercial instinct.