Investment Manager (Baltic Sea Region) 12-Month Contract

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

The Investment Manager (Baltic Sea Region) will play a key role in overseeing and optimizing the company’s portfolio within the Baltic Sea Region. This individual will lead critical commercial activities, drive investment decision-making, and contribute to the long-term growth and success of our projects in the region. The role involves leadership in managing Northland’s investments in the region, supporting the origination and commercial structuring of new opportunities, and the coordination of internal & external stakeholders; all aimed at maximizing the value of the company's investments.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Oversight and Management

• Monitor the financial and operational performance of existing renewable energy assets, including joint ventures.
• Maintain an ‘issues list’ of key commercial issues, negotiate favourable positions for Northland in respect of these and escalate internally if required.
• Maintain ‘asset bible’ of key documents.

Financial Modelling and Valuation

• Maintain and update internal and external financial models for each asset in the region, reflecting latest market conditions, regulatory changes and operational data.
• Support refinancing, divestment and strategic reviews by providing scenario analysis and valuation insights.
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury teams to ensure consistency in assumptions and reporting.

Commercial Management

• Support subject matter experts within Northland in commercial initiatives such as offtake agreements, service agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Support negotiations and manage contractual obligations including PPAs, land leases and O&M agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and permitting requirements and proactively manage commercial risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary contact for Polish project partners, including Orlen and other JV stakeholders.
• Attend networking events as required (e.g., conferences)
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g. legal, technical, tax) as required and support due diligence for new projects.

Reporting, Governance and Internal Management

• Support Northland’s project board members in respect of analysing JV reports and similar.
• Collaborate with global investment management colleagues to share learnings and align on best practices.
• Prepare board-level investment memos, strategic updates and support internal approvals as required.

Who you are:

• Excellent analytics and problem-solving skills, able to identify and address challenges proactively.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in investment management, with a strong focus on renewable energy projects.
• Experience in financial modelling, valuations, and commercial structuring of energy projects.
• Strong understanding of Polish and other regional energy markets, regulatory environments, and operational risks within the renewable energy sector.
• Deep knowledge of the renewables industry, including technical, regulatory, and financial aspects.
• A strategic thinker with a results-driven approach to optimizing investment portfolios and maximizing returns.
• Fluency in both Polish and English is essential.

What’s In It for You: 

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive: 

• Thoughtful benefits –A pension plan and health insurance are just a couple of the benefits you’ll have access to.

• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program. 

• Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you! 

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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