Zürich Oerlikon
PPA Origination Manager
- 22 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8050 Zürich Oerlikon
About the job
ewz has been dynamic and visionary every day for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.
This is where you put your energy
- You develop new business opportunities in the European markets for renewable energies and design PPAs as well as Corporate PPAs – tailored to our wind, PV, and BESS portfolio as well as the asset strategy and growth targets of ewz.
- The tendering and monitoring of direct marketing mandates for our wind, PV, and BESS portfolio are your responsibility.
- You develop innovative marketing solutions and implement them – including system services for wind, PV, and BESS plants.
- In cross-departmental projects around our wind, PV, and BESS projects in France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland, you take responsibility or actively participate.
- You coordinate the entire process up to contract conclusion, bring internal stakeholders together, and plan and conduct contract negotiations with external partners.
This is what you bring
- You have a completed degree (FH/Uni/ETH) in economics or engineering sciences, finance, mathematics, computer science, or a comparable field and bring at least three years of trading experience in the European energy market.
- Ideally, you have a proven track record in origination and deal closing as well as knowledge in trading, risk management, credit risk, back office, or finance.
- You convince with negotiation skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and implementation strength and independently manage deals from origination to successful completion.
- As a communicative and well-networked personality, you succeed in building sustainable relationships and creating trust with both internal and external partners.
- You communicate confidently in German and have good French and English skills as well as a high IT affinity. You enjoy working independently while also valuing exchange and collaboration within the team.
Diversity enriches and moves us forward. We welcome applicants from different cultures, generations, with diverse values and attitudes, and are committed to equal opportunities for all genders and sexual orientations.
Your workplace
Tramstrasse 35
8050 Zurich
For recruitment agencies
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
You have earned this
More energy for your life:
Through mobile working, flexible work models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and arrange them to best fit your life. For example, you can buy up to 2 weeks of additional holiday and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/-splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
An investment in your future:
We not only value paying fair and transparent salaries but also ensure that more remains of your salary. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-mandatory interest rate on the accumulated capital.
Sustainable and discounted travel:
With the mobility contribution of up to 600 francs per year, you travel cheaply and sustainably – whether you want to cycle through Zurich or explore Switzerland by train.
An energy boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your lunch check card. Additionally, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
Meaningful work:
Sustainability and meaningful work are not just words for us: help shape Zurich and the future with us. Together with us, release energy for a good tomorrow.
Full power for the family:
With our 16 weeks of maternity and 4 weeks of paternity leave, you get an additional energy boost for family time. Of course, you also have the option to reduce your workload.
How we get to know each other
Application
Personal first interview
Personal second interview
Final decision
Do you have questions about the application process or the position? Contact us
Gino Keller
Head of HR Talent Acquisition
Phone number
+41 58 319 44 38
Eivind Helland
Head of Long-term Trading
Phone number
+41 58 319 43 85