PPA Originator

Do you combine an understanding of energy markets with a commercial mindset and a hands-on approach? We are now looking for a PPA Originator to join our M&A & Investments team in Helsinki and support Ilmatar’s growth!

As our PPA Originator, your primary focus will be on sales and new customer acquisition. You will identify commercial opportunities, build customer relationships and support PPA negotiations. You will also contribute to project investment preparations.

The role combines customer-facing work with market analysis, commercial modelling and pricing. This is a great opportunity to develop your expertise in energy markets and long-term power sales. Depending on your previous experience, your role may also include managing existing PPA customer relationships together with our Trading team.

You will report to Jenny Söderman, Director, M&A and Investments, and work closely with Mikko Hyvölä, our Manager, PPA Origination and Investments. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the organization, including Finance, Legal and Trading.

You key responsibilities:

• Identifying and approaching prospective PPA customers and developing new sales opportunities
• Supporting different PPA negotiations and coordinating these topics with internal stakeholders
• Monitoring energy markets and identifying opportunities to support Ilmatar’s growth
• Contributing to commercial modelling, pricing and the development of PPA products
• Preparing analyses, presentations, background and decision-making materials for internal and external use
• Collaborating across teams, including Finance, Legal and Trading, and contributing to project investment preparations

What we hope you bring:

• A relevant master’s degree in a technical or commercial field
• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience, with an understanding of energy markets
• Previous experience in the energy sector is preferred. Your background may include, for example, consulting, portfolio management, trading or another technical or commercial role within the energy sector
• A commercial, goal-oriented mindset and an interest in customer-facing work. Previous sales experience is considered an advantage
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a willingness to take initiative and move things forward
• Attention to detail and the ability to work closely with colleagues across different teams
• Full working proficiency in English and Finnish

You don’t need to be a fully established PPA professional to succeed in this role. We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of energy markets and the motivation to grow into a commercially focused expert role!

We offer you:

We offer flexible working hours and remote working policies. To help our employees to recharge, we provide a lunch benefit, and our Epassi Flex benefit lets you choose how to use the benefit, whether for sports, cultural experiences, wellness, or commuting. All our employees are also covered by comprehensive occupational health services.

The position is full-time and permanent. Your primary workstation will be at our headquarters in Helsinki, with the option to work remotely part of the time. The starting date is negotiable, but your future colleagues are already looking forward to welcoming you on board!

Would you like to join our team?

Please send your application, including a cover letter, CV, and salary request by Sunday 29 November 2026 at the latest to rekry@ilmatar.com. We welcome applications in both English and Finnish. Please note that we will be reviewing applications already during the application period.

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please reach out to your future team lead Jenny Söderman, Director, M&A and Investments at +358 40 6610 233 on Monday 23 November between 12-13 or on Tuesday 17 November between 12:30-13:30.