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Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

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Asset ManagerConstruction & Real Estate

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.

Since our entry into the renewables market in 2010, OEGEN has achieved remarkable milestones, becoming a leading investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe, the largest investor of solar power in Europe, and a major investor into offshore wind projects. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £7 billion in renewable energy assets.

Our operational portfolio consists of more than four hundred large-scale energy-generating companies. We take pride in our wind farms, solar power plants, and upcoming projects in energy storage and hydrogen. To support our ambitious growth plans and long-term ownership of energy assets, we are expanding our team.

About the Role

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We are looking for a Fund Asset Manager to drive asset performance across a range of renewable technologies and geographies. Working with both the asset management and fund management teams, the successful candidate will build a strong understanding of strategic priorities and use that knowledge to direct priorities accordingly.

This role is highly execution-focused, with time split across issue management, risk mitigation, and performance optimisation. The successful candidate will be expected to leverage external partners where appropriate and maintain key supplier relationships

The role will be based in London, with flexibility for remote working to support work-life balance. The role will report to the Fund Asset Director.

We strongly encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diverse experiences lead to increased innovation, collaboration, and success. Throughout our selection process, we prioritise understanding your values and aspirations, ensuring a cultural fit with our team.

Be responsible for asset profitability and performance across a portfolio of assets

Lead workstreams with internal and external stakeholders to drive operational and financial initiatives, process improvements and risk management

Monitor and report on asset technical and financial performance, ensuring alignment with investment objectives and proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

Ensure all assets operate in accordance with health and safety, ESG and governance requirements.

Provide oversight and support of ongoing incident management within the portfolio. Step into incident management where required, with delegated approval rights.

Maintain relationships with critical suppliers and use key market knowledge to support the delivery of asset performance.

Partner with fund management teams on investor focused activities, including reporting, budgeting and asset valuations

Manager level, with 5-10 years' experience in commercial or financial roles within the industry. Preferably with relevant renewable fund manager experience.

Excellent commercial skills, including significant experience owning material issue resolution workstreams. Able to manage technical people and leverage wider finance and legal skill sets to drive performance.

Strong knowledge of the renewables market, including suppliers, contractual frameworks and industry norms.

Experience in renewable asset management with a good understanding of key technical assumptions, performance indicators, and risk management measures.

Ability to collaborate and work under pressure to tight deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.

High commercial and numerical acumen, with a good understanding of key financial metrics.

💰 Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership