Senior Business Developer

ContourGlobal is an established Independent Power Producer developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation assets worldwide. The company currently manages more than 6.2 GW of installed capacity across different generation technologies in 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. With a current share of renewables capacity of 27%, the company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal, a KKR company since 2022, has a track record of almost 20 years of experience in partnering with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its power supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Global Business Development business line of the Company is dedicated to its organic growth across all geographies and asset types. The Business Development team in Bulgaria is responsible for the implementation of the Company’s new strategy of decarbonization and growth in renewable energy in Bulgaria. The Senior Business Developer has a key role in scouting, assessment, selection and implementation of greenfield and acquisition project opportunities with main focus on wind, solar and storage project opportunities, as well as on new technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scouting and selection of acquisition and development project opportunities.
• Preliminary project technical assessment and financial valuation.
• Project management during the entire process of greenfield development or project acquisition.
• Stakeholder management and constant communication (written and verbal) with main stakeholders such as municipalities, authorities, landowners, project developers, etc.
• Agreements negotiations (joint development agreements, project acquisitions, land contracts, etc).
• Budget responsibility for the projects to be managed.
• Preparation and presentation of internal project transaction materials (budget, investment approvals, monthly reporting, etc).
• Developing a deep understanding of the country’s business market needs and trends to propose adequate services and solutions.

COMMIT TO LEAD WITH OUR VALUES:

• Commit to CG values as expressed in the Essential Information. Model the values in any interaction internally and externally.
• Put Health and Safety First.
• Embrace Timely Transparency.
• Model the 3Cs – Communication, Collaboration and Coordination.
• Embrace Failure analysis and continuous improvement including Five Whys.
• Seek out ways to incorporate technology and Artificial Intelligence into the company’s legal practice.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• University Degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as business developer / project manager / project engineer in the field of renewable energies.
• Experience in renewable energy project development, project management or M&A.
• Good knowledge of energy market and regulation in Bulgaria.
• Experience with permitting processes of renewable energy projects in Bulgaria.
• Proficiency in English.
• Technical and financial competences - sufficient to analyze and build the project business case (resource assessment, pre-feasibility studies, market environment, financial valuation, etc).
• Negotiation skills – strong communication and interpersonal skills; culturally aware and sensitive; good relationship building skills.
• Problem-solver and result-oriented person.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to a fast growing, hardworking and dynamic organization.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Travel Requirements – availability to travel upon business needs.

This position reports hierarchically to Business Development Director.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.