at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy
Remuneration: Exempt
The Market Development team, part of the broader Strategy department, is a highly analytical and strategy group that focuses on identifying, understanding and developing business opportunities for RWECE in the US market. This team prioritizes markets, generating in-depth actionable market demand / supply analyses, assessing market fundamentals and policy drivers. and developing actionable competitor analyses. Moreover, the Market Development group, identifies and assesse new opportunities in adjacent business areas. This group provides ongoing market intelligence through reports and continuous monitoring, distilling key inshigts for the strategic direction of RWECE.
Responsibilities:
Lead comprehensive and actionable market demand/supply analyses, assessing market fundamentals and policy drivers
Develop actionable competitor analyses to guide business activities (e.g., offtake RfP bids) and strategic initiatives
Lead the prioritization and analysis of target markets at the state/ISO/offtaker level, identifying key dynamics/challenges and developing winning strategies
Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities (e.g. in areas like transmission, offtake, development, ...)
Provide ongoing market intelligence, distilling key insights and implications for strategic planning
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, regulators, and internal teams
Prepare and present key recommendations to senior management
Develop and mentor more junior colleagues within the Business Strategy team, fostering a high-performing culture
Qualifications:
Master's or advanced degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields, preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in market analysis, business development or strategy roles the US power sector, through consulting or relevant industry roles
Strong knowledge of the US power market fundamentals, the utility industry and commercialization of renewable energy projects. Deep specialization in one or more ISOs, highly preferred
Strong quantitative modelling abilities
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities and business acumen
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders
Strong organization and project management skills
Strives for quality and excellence, while being pragmatic
Solution-oriented. Productively challenges the status quo, and develops new ideas
Motivated self-starter, reliable, collaborative, team-oriented, adaptable, high-integrity, self-reflective, able to learn and act on feedback
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point). Programmig skills are a plus
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.
