Director of Origination for 3Degrees
Company Introduction:
3Degrees is a national leader in originating and commercializing renewable energy
certificates (RECs) and verified emissions reductions (VERs). Our mission is
simple. 3Degrees helps reduce the magnitude of climate change by becoming the
leading, trusted provider of customized, global climate change solutions to U.S.
businesses, utilities and institutions. 3Degrees also assists projects that produce
environmental commodities in the financing, verification, registration, and
commercialization of REC and VERs.
3Degrees services include:
- Renewable Energy Certificates (voluntary and compliance)
- Verified Emissions Reductions
- Utility Partnership Services
- Carbon Footprinting and Climate Consulting Services
- Project Finance Investment Services
Our company engages clients to develop, execute, and communicate sustainability
strategies that add value to their brand. Our expertise in sourcing, diligencing,
and commercializing verified carbon offsets and certified renewable energy
certificates enables customers to reduce their carbon footprint. Named the 2005 and
2007 U.S. Department of Energy Renewable Energy Marketer of the Year, 3Degrees and
its employees are committed to delivering market expertise and the highest quality
and integrity products and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Origination will lead 3Degrees' origination of verified emission
reductions and renewable energy certificates across a broad portfolio of climate
mitigation technologies. This candidate will be responsible for identifying,
evaluating, negotiating with, contracting for, and financing high-quality VER and
REC projects in the United States and around the globe.
The primarily responsibilities include:
- Leading 3Degrees Origination Team
- Setting origination strategy
- Developing and managing pipeline of renewable energy and emissions reduction projects
- Project diligence
- Negotiation
- Market research
- Identifying investment opportunities
- Securing project finance
- Provision of verification, registration, and other associated services
Skills and Experience:
- 5-10 years experience in project finance, project development, energy and commodity markets-ideally, carbon and renewable energy markets-or structured transaction brokerage
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable markets, including market participants, regulatory standards, transactions, and associated environmental commodities
- Demonstrated background in structured transactions and contract negotiations within the energy field
- Strong organizational, market development, leadership, due diligence, negotiation and contracting skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and public speaking experience.
- Strong financial and business aptitude
- Experience in a growth stage enterprise
- Exhibit strong leadership in a fast-paced environment and travel as position demands
- Desire to work collaboratively with retail and wholesale trading operations
- A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a graduate degree in business, policy, law, or engineering preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Equity
- Group medical and dental, 401(k)
- Become part of a team of individuals equally committed to sustainability and renewable energy
Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please review the 3Degrees website for
additional information about the organization at www.3degreesinc.com. To apply,
please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@3degreesinc.com. Please write "Director of Origination" in the
subject heading, as only applications with this subject heading will be accepted.
The position shall remain open until filled.
