Business Development & Investment Manager

Core Mission : As a core member of our European business development team, you will: Lead energy storage project development (from greenfield to Ready to Build stage) and drive investment / financing activities in Europe. Leverage your expertise in market dynamics, policies, grid compliance, and financial modeling to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure ROI. Key Responsibilities : Monitor and analyze electricity market structures, trading, pricing mechanisms, ancillary service demands, grid reserve services, and price trends; Understand the impact of regulatory requirements and various applications (trading, balancing mechanism, ancillary services, and grid reserve services) on each project business case; Identify, screen, and evaluate energy storage project opportunities (greenfield, brownfield, co-location) in pre-RTB or RTB stages; Develop compelling propositions and competitive bids; Support day-to-day business case development activities of projects until deal closure; Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, grid operators, landowners, and consultants. Lead due diligence processes; Develop, build, review, and optimize financial models (LCOE, NPV, IRR) for projects, including sensitivity analysis and risk assessment with support from supply chain, finance, and technical teams; Establish investment / financing partnerships with banks, funds, infrastructure investors, energy firms, and power traders; Support the corporate finance team to raise debt on a portfolio of projects; Assist in preparing high-quality internal Investment Committee papers; Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between project teams and internal departments; Develop sales and marketing materials, and represent the company at conferences and industry events; Develop strategic partnerships to support scaling of the business. Requirements : 1. Essential competencies : Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial/business development within the energy sector, preferably in energy storage or renewable sectors; Strong commercial skills with legal contracts and project financing; Excellent organizational skills, team-oriented, with strong attention to detail; Experience in energy storage and renewable sectors; Knowledge of the energy landscapes in the UK, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific; Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, entrepreneurial environment. 2. Skills : Mastery of financial modeling and investment analysis (ability to build complex project models); Proven track record in energy storage project development, M&A, or asset rotation; Advanced PowerPoint skills; Advanced Excel skills; Python skills are an advantage. 3. Communication : Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting financial models and sales pitches. 4. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or finance-related fields. 5. Language : Fluent in English (written/spoken); additional European languages or Mandarin are a plus. 6. Mobility : Ability to travel frequently between China, the UK, and Europe internationally. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Firenze, Toscana, IT

Posted Date: 9/16/2025