Transaction Manager to Onshore Wind

About the job

The department Strategy & Transactions within BU Onshore is now looking for a dedicated Transaction Manager for Vattenfall’s rapidly growing Wind business

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like PV/Solar. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our Solar operations further. Given Vattenfall’s growth ambitions  our Strategy & Transactions department in Onshore Wind is now looking for an additional team member to support this growth.

The Strategy & Transactions department enables successful development of the onshore wind projects by being responsible for preparing and executing on transaction processes together with the project development team and group M&A. The department also plays a key role in the development of the portfolio by steering and boosting the pipeline through acquisitions, partnerships and by supporting country specific units with setting long-term plans. As the team is close to the market and possesses deep market know-how, the department also drives or supports cross department strategy initiatives.

Your responsibilities as a Transaction Manager

We offer an exciting and varied position within Vattenfall’s Wind business - a large renewable energy developer in Europe offering excellent career opportunities. The position is a combination of transaction management and business development where you will work in an international team, closely with departments like Project Development, M&A and Markets and with regular exposure to top management within Vattenfall. The role gives you a chance to be an integral part in creating the new energy landscape and to gain knowledge of the wind industry.

The role includes:

• Lead transactions on both buy and sell side to enable further growth and commercialization of onshore wind projects including management of due diligences and negotiation of commercial terms and conditions

• Lead and support in building-up market intelligence to derive external value of projects and portfolios

• Support the development and realization of Vattenfall’s long term asset portfolio for onshore wind Develop Cooperation Agreements and/or Joint Development Agreements

• Develop and implement commercial tools (i.e. financial participation by third parties – either corporates such as insurance companies and pension funds, and private participation; crowd funding; etc.)

• Drive/support BU Onshore on general strategy initiatives and country departments on setting country strategies and roadmap

• Lead or support work to secure project PPA:s in markets where applicable

• Create business opportunities by identifying and leading external partnership initiatives together with other departments in Vattenfall

• Conduct market analysis and lead or support strategic initiatives

Your profile

Your profile as a Transaction Manager

• 5+ years of work experience, typically within management consulting, M&A or as a business developer in a line organization

• Experience from the wind energy or renewable energy sector

• Experience from leading multi-interface projects in an international environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to function well in a team environment

• Fluent in Swedish and English both written and oral

• Experience and developed skills within negotiations is an advantage

• Academic degree – in either Finance or Engineering or relevant field 

You will report to Director of Strategy & Transactions within BA Wind’s Onshore Business Unit.

Additional information

Our Offer 
We offer a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work. We offer attractive employment conditions (smart working, flexible working hours and a good-work-life balance) and opportunities for personal and professional development. Click here for further information.  

Location  Stockholm

We welcome your application, including CV and cover through the portal, last day to apply 02nd June 2023. Selection and interviews are held after last application date. We do not accept applications through email.

For more information about the position you are welcome to contact acting Director for Strategy & Transactions Helena Nielsen, helena.nielsen@vattenfall.com. For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Teri-Anne Brink, teri-anne.brink@vattenfall.com 

In Sweden, the trade union representatives are: Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Rebecka Hedsell (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata. 

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation. 

We look forward to receiving your application!