Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Originator

at Vattenfall

🏢 About Vattenfall

Vattenfall is a European energy leader pioneering fossil-free living within one generation, operating across Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. Their unique position as a state-owned Swedish company with ambitious sustainability goals combines scale with purpose-driven innovation. Working here means contributing directly to Europe's energy transition while being part of a company that owns the entire value chain from generation to customer solutions.

About This Role

As Senior Originator, you'll identify and structure complex renewable energy deals including PPAs and hydrogen offtake agreements, primarily for Vattenfall's European pipeline of wind and solar projects. This role is impactful because you'll directly execute the company's asset strategy and grow their renewables business through commercial negotiations that make projects financially viable. You'll lead deals end-to-end, making this a pivotal commercial role in achieving Vattenfall's fossil-free ambitions.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start reviewing European market developments for new PPA opportunities, then leading a negotiation call with a corporate offtaker for a solar portfolio deal. Afternoon involves collaborating with Risk Management on credit terms and Legal on contract specifics, followed by preparing an investment proposal for a hydrogen offtake opportunity to present to senior stakeholders.

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🎯 Who Vattenfall Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years specifically originating renewable energy deals (PPAs, corporate PPAs, hydrogen) in European markets, not just general energy experience
  • Demonstrates experience structuring complex, long-term agreements (10+ years) for individual projects AND portfolios, not just standard contracts
  • Shows proven ability to collaborate with Legal, Portfolio Management, and Risk teams simultaneously on live deals
  • Can articulate how their experience aligns with Vattenfall's specific strategy of integrated value chain and fossil-free transition

📝 Tips for Applying to Vattenfall

1

Quantify your deal experience: specify number/value of PPAs originated, types (corporate vs. utility), deal sizes, and European markets covered

2

Highlight experience with hydrogen offtake specifically - this is a growth area mentioned in the JD that many applicants may lack

3

Demonstrate understanding of Vattenfall's portfolio needs by referencing their specific projects (e.g., Norfolk Offshore Wind, onshore assets in Sweden/Germany)

4

Show how you've worked across the three mentioned internal teams (Legal, Portfolio Management, Risk) on actual deals, not just theoretically

5

Tailor your resume to show progression in deal complexity - from supporting to leading negotiations on multi-year, multi-party agreements

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Connect your renewable energy origination experience directly to Vattenfall's European pipeline and fossil-free strategy", 'Provide a specific example of a complex PPA or portfolio deal you structured from identification through negotiation', "Demonstrate understanding of how origination fits within Vattenfall's integrated model (generation to customer)", 'Explain how you would approach growing their renewables business specifically in Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, and Solar as mentioned in the JD']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Vattenfall's specific hydrogen strategy and projects (like HYBRIT or offshore wind-to-hydrogen initiatives)
  • → Their current European project pipeline (Norfolk Offshore Wind, onshore projects in Sweden, German solar portfolio)
  • → Recent corporate PPA announcements and partners (like Microsoft, Amazon, or industrial clients)
  • → CEO Anna Borg's public statements about fossil-free living and the company's 2040 net-zero targets

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific renewable energy deal you originated from opportunity identification to contract signing
2 How would you structure a PPA for a portfolio of European solar projects versus a single offshore wind project?
3 Describe your experience negotiating with corporate offtakers versus utility counterparts
4 How do you balance commercial objectives with risk management and legal considerations during deal structuring?
5 What's your approach to identifying hydrogen offtake opportunities given Vattenfall's hydrogen strategy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic energy origination experience without specific renewable/PV/hydrogen deal examples
  • Focusing only on deal execution without showing how you identify and develop opportunities
  • Not understanding Vattenfall's state-owned structure and how it influences risk appetite and decision-making

📅 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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