Commercial Operations Associate I (PEAKS Renewables)

• Build and maintain financial and operating models for portfolio projects, KPI dashboards to track budget, financial, and operational performance and carbon intensity scoring models; work with data engineers to automate repeatable processes
• Run the monthly operating and financial review cadence: coordinate project-level operating and financial content, prepare and deliver presentations with the team, and utilize outputs to identify and execute on value-added projects in the portfolio
• Oversee analysts managing environmental credit monetization for the operating portfolio, including credit generation, transacting, and revenue compliance for state and federal programs (RFS, LCFS)
• Support strategy development for the Peaks platform through market and competitive analyses, business cases, and scenario analyses
• Support the development and execution of bolt-on projects for the existing portfolio including CO2 liquefaction facilities, fertilizer production facilities, and others
• Opportunistically support the buildout and institutionalization of a dedicated Peaks commercial function as well as offtake strategy development
• Support the M&A team with commercial diligence on acquisitions, including offtake contracts, attribute revenue assumptions, program eligibility, and lead the commercial integration of acquired assets into the Peaks’ portfolio
• Serve as a workstream lead on cross-functional initiatives, including the ERP implementation, representing commercial and operational functions
• Coordinate and review analyst-level work on shared deliverables and help develop junior team members

• Requires bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• At least four (4) years’ experience in management consulting, investment banking, commercial operations, energy marketing or trading, corporate or project finance, infrastructure, or private equity investing
• Experience in RNG, renewable fuels, environmental commodities, natural gas, or power markets preferred
• Demonstrated experience building and owning financial models and analytical deliverables and presenting to leadership and functional teams

• Excited about the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and cross-functional environment with substantial opportunities for growth
• Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel, including project-level economics, three-statement models, and scenario analyses
• Strong project management skills: able to run multiple workstreams at once, meet deadlines, and follow through without close supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to distill complex analysis into concise memos and presentations for senior audiences
• Owner’s mindset: comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities, and motivated to build processes rather than simply execute them
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential commercial, financial, and counterparty information
• Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams (MS Suite)
• Working knowledge of environmental attribute markets and programs, including the Renewable Fuel Standard, the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and federal clean fuel and investment tax credits, or the ability to develop it quickly.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.