Senior Transaction Manager with a Focus on Divestment of Renewable Energy Assets

Do you thrive on leading transactions and negotiations of renewable energy projects? Do you want to be part of a team handling European Energy’s project divestments and partnerships for wind and solar farms globally? Then we might be your new colleagues!

European Energy is a rapidly growing green energy company. We primarily develop, construct, and operate solar (PV) and wind projects globally. Additionally, we explore new technologies, including Power-to-X, batteries, and biogas/carbon capture. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

The Team
As our new Senior Transaction Manager, you will join our M&A and Asset Financing team at our Headquarters in Søborg, Copenhagen. The team currently has 22 committed colleagues and one Student Assistant, and we are responsible for managing our divestments as well as the project and asset financing of our assets.

We lead all projects, portfolio divestments, partnerships, and financing transactions, managing them from origination to closing. Additionally, we take the lead on financial modelling, investor management, and negotiations with investors and financing banks. We strive to develop and maintain long-term relationships while promoting competitive processes. Our department is part of the newly established CCO organization, which has a holistic and strategic focus on European Energy’s sales activities.

How you will create an impact
You will take on a senior position responsible for M&A transactions across Europe. You will be part of a deal team assigned to a project and will be responsible for leading negotiations and execution of selective M&A transactions. You will be coordinating the deal team in creating financial models, structuring VDRs, preparing marketing materials, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• You will play a key role in specific M&A transactions and negotiations for renewable energy projects such as PV or wind parks.
• You will coordinate the deal team assigned to your projects.
• You will be part of discussions of SPA and other transaction documents.
• You will have a close dialogue and relationship with investors.

To thrive in the role we imagine you have the following competencies

• You have 8-10 years of relevant work experience in M&A within renewables or infrastructure.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
• You are very comfortable negotiating and have a drive to secure the best deals for all parties.
• You have solid skills in financial modelling, Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA, with a willingness to mentor junior colleagues.
• You are fully proficient in English, both oral and written, and professional proficiency in German is a bonus.
• You are willing to travel for work.

As aperson, you are dedicated, curious, and outgoing. You have a drive to execute complex and time-constrained transactions. You are comfortable negotiating M&A transactions and have a genuine interest in the financial market and the green energy transition.

We offer

• Weoffer an opportunity to lead M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector.
• You will have the opportunity to coordinate deal teams, participate in decision-making, and have close contact with senior management.
• A culture of knowledge sharing, with global weekly morning meetings every second Monday.
• You will be part of a truly international company with 43 nationalities represented, offering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible working hours.

The Company
European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004. We manage the entire lifecycle of wind and photovoltaic (PV) farms, from development and construction to operation and divestment, both on land and offshore globally. Further, we work on future energy solutions, such as Power-to-X and BESS projects. We collaborate closely with local stakeholders and involve all parts of the process.

We now have more than 850 employees from 43 nationalities in 21 countries. We all work towards our common goal to be the most innovative partner in the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Read more about our work here or follow us on LinkedIn.

How to apply
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of the energy transition? Apply now and help us build The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Workplace: Copenhagen - Søborg, Denmark (HQ)

Manager: Kjetil Jörgensen, Lead Transaction Manager

Travel: This position requires travel in Europe at least quarterly.

How to apply for the position: Please send your CV, including your motivation for the job, via the link to the right. We invite candidates for conversations continuously, so please send your application as soon as possible.

Contact Person: For any questions about the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Cecilie Ettrup, at cet@europeanenergy.com.

Background check: As a final step in the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This is to safeguard our operations and ensure compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal record.

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Lokation: Søborg, Denmark

Application deadline: 30 Apr 2025