Development Portfolio Manager (Italian Speaking) at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Fluency in Italian
  • Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the commercial management of multiple development pipelines, working closely with developers to ensure delivery of investment objectives and progress of projects through development milestones to ready to build
  • Act as the first point of contact with each developer, manage day-to-day coordination and communication with developers and lead operational reviews of pipelines
  • Lead on value maximisation of each development project including time of exit, sale preparation, revenue contracting, last mile development and other activities ensuring the best returns to investors on exit
  • Provide strategic oversight and direct management of portfolio companies, providing briefings and solutions to decision makers (such as board directors and fund managers)
  • Monitor valuation and financial performance of investments to optimise returns and conduct regular assessments of investment and overall portfolio performance against objectives
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to the performance of the portfolio, enhancing investment resilience and performance
  • Responsible for implementing, maintaining and enhancing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements
  • Work closely with senior management and shareholders of portfolio companies and partners to ensure that governance practices are well-managed and operational processes are optimised
  • Be an active member of operational committees and an observer on boards
  • Work within a team of commercial managers and role model execution of day-to-day role, while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement
  • Work closely with OEGEN Fund Managers to deliver the overarching fund objectives
  • Responsible for reporting against the development and investment KPIs

Skills

Commercial Management
Renewables Development
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Communication
Portfolio Management
Investment Analysis
Project Value Maximisation
Italian

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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