Senior Manager

About Octopus About OctopusOctopus Group is one of the largest owners of renewable energy projects in Europe and Australia. It owns some 260 assets, on behalf of wholesale and institutional investors. Domestically, Octopus Australia is responsible for managing over $1 billion of assets for local and international investors. Octopus Investments AustraliaEstablished in , Octopus Australia is a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of over 55 highly skilled people which spans the expertise required to realise and operate a renewable energy and storage portfolio.With an existing multi-GW portfolio of operating and development assets, including solar, wind and battery storage across the country. We are continuing to grow to create a long‑term business that can deliver a firmed energy product to meet the evolving needs of Australia's energy future. About the Role Lead the origination and execution of tailored energy contracts across a diverse range of buyers-including corporates, retailers, and aggregators-delivering unique, commercially innovative solutions such as firmed renewables, hybrid offerings, and bespoke structured products.Identify, build, and maintain deep relationships with senior leaders across large energy users, electricity retailers, and intermediaries to create a strong, high‑conviction pipeline of opportunities.Develop and maintain a national buyer network to support project commercialisation and market expansion.Own the end‑to‑end contracting process, including deal structuring, pricing, negotiation, and execution.Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders across Project Development, Investment, Legal, Technical, and Energy Markets to align on deal parameters and risk positions.Lead development of commercial offer materials, term sheets, and contract documentation.Monitor energy market trends, regulatory developments, and customer demand to refine origination strategy and commercial offerings.Support internal investment approval processes, including preparation of commercial cases, board papers, and executive briefings.Represent the organisation at external events, industry forums, and client engagements, building the company's presence and reputation in the market. Qualifications Qualifications 8+ years of experience in energy contract origination, corporate PPA negotiation, or structured energy product sales.Demonstrated track record of closing complex commercial energy transactions with large buyers or retailers.Proven ability to develop and maintain deep, senior‑level relationships across the Australian energy landscape.Deep understanding of electricity markets, renewable energy projects, and contract structures (e.g., PPA, sleeved, firmed, retail). Well‑established network in the Australian energy market with strong commercial relationships across the buyer landscape.Strategic mindset with ability to translate market insights into actionable commercial strategies.Strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate and articulate risk / return profiles of various deal structures.Proven ability to manage multiple complex negotiations simultaneously while maintaining stakeholder alignment.Degree qualified in Finance, Commerce, Engineering, Law, or related discipline - MBA or equivalent postgrad credentials advantageous.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.High level of initiative and commercial ownership.Willingness to travel domestically as required. What we offer What we offerA competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits? Extra Annual Leave entitlementOngoing learning and career development opportunitiesOctopus has built an exciting and inclusive high‑performance culture where employees feelempowered. Diversity & Inclusion We also understandthe value of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.Octopus culture : At Octopus we don't just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone to shares our values of beingstraightforward, helpful, and bold.Our culture is critical to our success and is built around three principles that underpin how we pursue our goals : Be Bold - We like people who make decisions quickly and are OK changing their mind if it turns out there's a better way of doing things.Be Helpful - We like People who behave like it always day one and who remember without our customers there is no business.Be Straightforward - We like people who have opinions and express them in a way that's respectful and easy to understand. #J-18808-Ljbffr