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Deals Structurer - Origination & Commodity Sales (Energy)Lead origination and deal structuring across electricity, gas and renewable energy markets for a major integrated energy company.Location: Melbourne or Sydney (Hybrid)The OpportunityD''Arcy Weil is representing a major integrated energy company operating substantial generation assets and sophisticated wholesale trading operations, significantly expanding its origination capability across wholesale electricity, gas and environmental commodity markets. This high-impact commercial leadership role offers direct responsibility for deal P&L outcomes, transaction structuring and origination performance. You''ll be at the forefront of Australia''s energy transition, structuring transactions that shape how major industrial customers, renewable developers and market participants engage with wholesale commodity markets.Design and execute complex energy transactions across wholesale electricity and gas markets. Develop bespoke commodity solutions for Australia''s largest energy users and structure innovative commercial arrangements including corporate PPAs, behind-the-metre solutions, tolling agreements, virtual power plants and sophisticated structured derivatives. Work closely with trading desks, pricing teams, risk management, legal and commercial functions to deliver transformational transactions whilst managing deal economics and portfolio optimisation outcomes.What You''ll DoLead Origination and Transaction Structuring:Design complex energy transactions including renewable PPAs (baseload, shaped, pay-as-produced), gas supply agreements (firm, interruptible, swing, seasonal), tolling arrangements, capacity agreements and sophisticated structured derivatives across wholesale electricity and gas commodity marketsDevelop bespoke energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers requiring sophisticated arrangements across both power and gas, including firming solutions, renewable integration, dual-fuel strategies and portfolio optimisationBuild comprehensive financial models evaluating deal economics, multi-year cash flows and detailed risk profiles incorporating volumetric risk, basis risk, shape risk, gas pipeline constraints, seasonal gas pricing dynamics and counterparty credit riskPrice complex structured products using quantitative methodologies including option pricing frameworks, Monte Carlo simulation and portfolio optimisation techniquesNegotiate sophisticated commercial terms with customers, counterparties and project developers, managing complex multi-party arrangementsManage deal pipeline from opportunity identification through qualification, structuring, approval and executionDrive Transaction Execution:Coordinate transaction execution across trading desks, pricing teams, risk management, legal, credit and commercial functionsLead renewable energy origination including utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projectsAnalyse wholesale market fundamentals across NEM regions and east coast gas markets to identify commercial opportunitiesCollaborate with power and gas trading teams, and pricing functions, on hedging strategies and risk management for complex transactionsWork closely with pricing teams to develop competitive yet risk-appropriate pricing for bespoke customer solutionsMonitor deal performance and manage post-execution obligationsBuild Strategic Relationships:Develop and maintain deep relationships with Australia''s largest energy users across manufacturing, resources, data centres and commercial real estate sectorsCultivate strategic relationships with renewable energy developers, technology providers and infrastructure investorsOriginate new business opportunities through proactive stakeholder engagement and industry participationWhat You Need5-8 years'' experience in energy deal structuring, origination or commodity trading with proven track record executing complex transactions exceeding $50M in valueProven expertise structuring and closing multiple large-scale energy transactions in Australian marketsDeep understanding of Australian electricity and gas markets including NEM operations, spot market dynamics, AEMO systems, market mechanisms, transmission frameworks, east coast gas market dynamics and regulatory environment (NER, Retailer Reliability Obligation)Advanced financial modelling capabilities including deal economics, discounted cash flow analysis, risk assessment frameworks and portfolio optimisation using Excel, Python or equivalent platformsDemonstrated experience structuring corporate power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects, understanding offtake risk, shape risk and merchant exposureStrong understanding of gas markets including pipeline constraints, storage dynamics, demand profiles and seasonal pricing patterns across east coast marketsComprehensive knowledge of energy derivatives, hedging strategies, portfolio management principles and risk management frameworks including VaR and P&L attributionProven commercial negotiation skills with ability to structure and close complex multi-party transactionsHigh-level proficiency with analytical tools, pricing models and market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiiv, PLEXOS, NTNDP)Demonstrated ability to work effectively across trading, pricing, risk, commercial and legal functions in matrixed organisational structuresStrong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities with C-suite customers and senior counterpartiesTertiary qualification in engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical), finance, economics, mathematics or related quantitative disciplineHighly ValuedRenewable energy expertise including project development, construction risk assessment and technology evaluationDeep knowledge of environmental commodities such as Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs), Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and Renewable Energy CertificatesExisting relationships across Australian energy markets, major industrials, renewable developers and financiersUnderstanding of power portfolio management, asset optimisation, generation fleet dispatch and ancillary services markets (FCAS, system strength)Experience with battery energy storage systems including revenue stacking and arbitrage strategiesPostgraduate qualification in finance, energy economics or related commercial disciplineWhy This RoleDirect responsibility for deal P&L and origination outcomes in a high-performing commercial team. Shape Australia''s energy market evolution through significant energy transactions including renewable PPAs and innovative products.Access to sophisticated trading and risk management systems, senior stakeholder engagement, and clear progression to commercial leadership roles.How to ApplySubmit your CV and professional bio addressing:Your experience structuring complex energy transactions with specific deal examplesYour approach to deal modelling, pricing and risk assessmentYour track record originating business and building commercial relationshipsYour understanding of Australian energy markets and wholesale operationsThis role is managed exclusively by Ivan Pignataro at D''Arcy Weil. All applications treated in strictest confidence.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services#J-18808-Ljbffr