Origination Manager

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Origination Manager to lead greenfield project origination efforts in Japan, primarily focused on BESS and selective wind/solar opportunities. This role reports to the CDO and works closely with the origination, investment, technical and commercial teams.

As an Origination Manager, you are responsible for identifying project opportunities based on requirements from investors. These may include IRR requirements, risk profile, offtake (tenure, volumes), timeline, CAPEX requirements, including equity deployment requirements, and project types, including technology type and whether it is looking at greenfield, repowering or acquisitions.

You role will be to work with our existing highly skilled Origination team to translate investment requirements into investment opportunities and present these to our investors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5–10 years experience in renewable energy development or origination in Japan.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or Economics (preferred).
• Knowledge of development methodology for large-scale renewable projects, preferably BESS technology with proven experience in land acquisition, grid interconnection negotiations, early-stage project screening.

• Strong understanding of Japanese power market structure, FIP & merchant exposure, grid congestion and curtailment risks.

• Native Japanese & business-level English required

• Excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences, including landowners, government officials, and corporate stakeholders.

• Effective collaboration with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams in a high-demand environment.

• Understanding of Japanese context for following areas:
  • Japanese grid connection framework (Firm / Non-Firm / N-1)
  • FIP regime and merchant revenue risks
  • Land acquisition strategy and permission lift process / risks
  • Development risk management under Japanese regulatory structure

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive greenfield renewables project origination initiatives on wind, solar, and storage projects.
• Conduct market monitoring and intelligence gathering and analysis to identify project investment opportunities tailored to client needs.
• Manage client relationships and engaging in dialogue to identify and define investment criteria and communicating project opportunities tailored to these investment criteria.
• Present final project envelopes to investment managers for approval.
• Categorize and monitor origination leads to ensure a sufficient pipeline of projects is always available.
• Collaborate with development directors and investment managers to define project opportunities and ensure alignment on the types of projects to be originated.
• Manage a stage gate process for the generated project leads.
• Conduct analysis and review project fundamentals

WHAT WE OFFER

• Play a key role in the development of large-scale renewable energy projects within a growing team
• Enjoy work-life balance with hybrid working between our office and home
• Career development opportunities and framework to support your journey
• Attractive social benefits package, including support for language classes, gym classes, and additional leave entitlements

During the recruitment process, HEKIKAI ENERGY G.K. processes all personal data submitted by candidates in strict compliance with the Japanese Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and all applicable local regulations.