Application Guide

How to Apply for Originator - REC

at Statkraft

🏢 About Statkraft

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy, with a strong focus on hydropower, wind, solar, and district heating. As a state-owned Norwegian company, it combines commercial ambition with a commitment to sustainability, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the green energy transition.

About This Role

This role focuses on building and growing Statkraft's Environmental Products origination business, specifically for RECs and related instruments. You will be responsible for developing relationships with key counterparties, executing complex structured transactions, and leading deal processes end-to-end, directly contributing to the company's leadership in renewable energy markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing market trends for RECs, reaching out to potential counterparties to discuss new sourcing opportunities, and negotiating contract terms. You'll also collaborate with legal, risk, and trading teams to ensure deals are structured optimally, and spend time monitoring regulatory changes that could impact the business.

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🎯 Who Statkraft Is Looking For

  • Experienced in environmental products origination or trading, with a deep understanding of REC markets and related instruments.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills to evaluate complex transactions and assess risks.
  • Knowledgeable about regulatory frameworks like RPS programs and voluntary market trends, enabling strategic deal-making.
  • Excellent relationship builder, comfortable engaging with corporates, utilities, financial institutions, developers, and intermediaries.

📝 Tips for Applying to Statkraft

1

Highlight specific experience with RECs or environmental products, including deal sizes and types of transactions you've executed.

2

Demonstrate your knowledge of Statkraft's market position and how your expertise aligns with their growth strategy in environmental products.

3

Showcase any cross-functional collaboration experience, as the role requires coordinating inputs from various teams.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize quantitative achievements, such as revenue generated or volume traded in environmental products.

5

Include a brief note on your familiarity with European and US REC markets, as Statkraft operates globally.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for renewable energy and how Statkraft's mission aligns with your career goals.", 'Provide concrete examples of successful origination or trading deals you have led in environmental products.', 'Explain your understanding of regulatory frameworks and how you can leverage them to create value for Statkraft.', 'Highlight your ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with diverse counterparties.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Statkraft's recent press releases and annual reports, focusing on their environmental products and origination activities.
  • → Understand the competitive landscape: who are the key players in REC origination and how does Statkraft differentiate?
  • → Study the regulatory environment for RECs in key markets (e.g., Europe, US) and how Statkraft is positioned.
  • → Look into Statkraft's sustainability goals and how the environmental products business contributes to them.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex structured transaction you executed in environmental products. What was your role and the outcome?
2 How do you stay updated on regulatory changes like RPS programs and voluntary market developments?
3 Describe a time you built a relationship with a challenging counterparty. How did you approach it?
4 How would you assess the financial viability of a new REC sourcing opportunity? Walk me through your analysis.
5 What do you see as the biggest growth opportunity for Statkraft in the environmental products space?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic statements about renewable energy without specific knowledge of RECs or environmental products.
  • Do not underestimate the importance of regulatory knowledge; failing to mention specific programs can hurt your application.
  • Avoid being too vague about deal experience; provide concrete numbers and examples to demonstrate your impact.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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