Head of Origination (m/f)
Are you passionate about leading sales activities for energy solutions and products in the European energy market? Are you looking for a new challenge where you can drive change, push boundaries, and shape the future of energy trading in Europe's wholesale markets?
GEN-I, with its investments in advanced sustainable energy solutions, sets ambitious goals on global markets. The management and optimization of flexible energy resources, along with development of a PPA contract porfolio, are highlighted as inspiring and rapidly growing pillars of their business.
We are seeking an innovative, motivated and ambitious professional to join our team as Head of Origination in the Trading Department. One of your main responsibilities will be to lead, coordinate and develop a larger international team that originate new trading products, identifies and creates new business opportunities, and strengthens collaboration with partners across Europe. A key aspect of your role will also be building and enhancing relationships with strategic partners, which may involve frequent business travel.
If you are ready to thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to GEN-I’s strategic goals in close collaboration with other departments, we invite you to join us.
Your challenges
- Lead, coordinate, and organize the work of the Origination team, taking full responsibility for achieving the team's business objectives.
- Develop and implement new trading products and services, and identify and create new business opportunities based on market trends and the needs of business partners (origination).
- Build and strengthen relationships with strategic partners across Europe in wholesale markets where GEN-I operates.
- Oversee projects related to advanced trading services, PPA contracts, and structured products.
- Collaborate closely with trading and analytics teams to design innovative products and services and ensure their successful implementation.
Our expectations
- Experience: Proven leadership experience (at least 3 years) and skills to manage team effectively.
- Market Expertise: In-depth understanding of the European wholesale energy market, exchange trading, and trading platforms. Excellent knowledge of non-standard products, derivativesm and their management.
- Educational background: University education, with at least bachelor’s or preferably master’s degree in technical, economics, electrical engineering or other relevant field.
- Leadership and Strategic Competencies: Ability to set clear goals and achieve high-value results, strategic thinking, and the ability to build, manage, and develop strong partner relationships.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required, and proficiency in Serbo-Croatian is considered an advantage.
- Soft Skills: Self-motivated, proactive, commited, decisive, and a strong team player.
Our offer
- Development Opportunities: We ensure professional and personal growth supported through training, mentoring, and education programs.
- Compensation: competitive salary package with well-defined yearly incentive scheme.
- International work environment: You will work in a growing company with a presence in 26 countries, with expansion goals beyond Europe, collaborating with leading experts in energy sector.
- Additional Benefits: Membership in an active sports club with 20 different sections, which offers fellowship with more than 450 active members.
Apply in
When applying, submit your CV and cover letter in the following languages:
English
The application deadline is up to and including 21. 11. 2025
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