Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager, Taiwan
Location: Taipei
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What you’ll do (the role)
Summary
We are introducing a vital position within our development team aimed at enhancing our project pipeline and ensuring the effective management and financial assessment of renewable energy projects. This role is designed to leverage industry expertise, negotiation skills, and financial acumen to drive the growth and success of our development operation.
You will play a crucial role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, significantly contributing to the expansion of our project pipeline.
This role is strategically designed to strengthen our position in the renewable energy market by accelerating the development of our project pipeline and enhancing our capability to assess and execute projects efficiently. The successful candidate will not only contribute to our growth objectives but also bolster our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
Duties and responsibilities
- Pursue and develop new business opportunities in collaboration with third parties, demonstrating initiative and strategic thinking.
- Utilize the sources, identify and secure new business opportunities to grow the pipeline.
- Structuring deals, negotiating transaction documents or contracts, and managing the due diligence process are essential duties that require a high level of expertise and internal coordination.
- Lead project development to ensure projects are viable and align with our strategic goals and provide sound strategies or solutions when needed.
- Coordinate with internal departments to align resources and expertise, ensuring comprehensive support for project development.
- The ability to run financial models and assess project returns is critical for making informed decisions and securing budget approval for project development.
- Present projects for internal risk review and seek formal budget approval, requiring strong presentation and persuasion skills.
Who we’re looking for
Knowledge
- Demonstrable experience preferably with renewable energy developer
- Strong negotiation skill and comprehensive understanding of contract structure
- Understanding of project finance and financial modelling terms
- Strong written and verbal English language
- Understanding of renewables industry, energy, and environmental issues
Qualifications
- Degree in related discipline desirable
Experience
- 5 to 7 years’ experience some of which in infrastructure, energy or solar
- Strong track record of project development, closing deals and contract negotiation.
- Developing and managing work-related projects, deadlines and resources across cross-functional teams
- Experience in M&A is essential
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
Personal qualities
- Team working skills
- Problem solving and proactive attitude
- Detailed oriented and well organised
- Able to work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Fluency in English is essential
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonuses, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there is a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp genuinely cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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