EDF Renewables Middle East

Job description

Currently, EDF Renewables Middle East is looking for a:

Business Developer (M/F)

The Business Developer is expected to initiate / accelerate the development of the renewable projects that EDF Renewables has decided to focus in the Middle-East region including wind, solar, storage and gH2 or its derivatives

The role requires the candidate to support end-to-end project development (tenders and greenfield) including :

• support development of partnership agreements,
• support the process of advisor selection,
• liaising with Client entities,
• liaising with Partners teams,
• supporting technical, financial and commercial optimisation together with relevant leader from Technical and Finance Division,
• support the team in management of the project risk assessment, in particular the legal part in relation with the legal leader from the Legal Division,
• support the clarification phase post tender submission;
• support preparation of the investment dossier and presentation to internal committee
• support financial closing activities in all areas (negotiation and finalization of all project agreements)
• support pre- development and development activities for greenfield projects;
• support preparation of proposals to support ongoing development activities;
• support the engagement with external stakeholders (JV partners, advisors, EPC and O&M contractors, equipment suppliers (OEMs), consultants, utilities, etc.)

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of professional experience, preferably in the regional IPP market
• Experience in renewable energies required; gH2 experience is a plus
• Understanding of renewable projects development is mandatory
• Good knowledge of the local renewable business
• Strong interpersonal skills will be necessary to engage various stakeholders
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with a cross-functional and delocalized teams
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• A Bachelor degree;
• A Master degree from a top-tier internationally recognized institution
• Fluent in English is mandatory, French is a plus

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.