Portfolio Manager - Development Portfolio Management (12-month FTC)
Octopus Energy Group · GB
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About the Role
The Development Portfolio Management Team at OEGEN is responsible for delivering development investments and works with developers to achieve investment cases amidst changing commercial and market dynamics. Your mission will be to ensure the success of a large development portfolio across Europe, spanning various maturity stages and five countries. You will support board directors and fund managers in decision-making and value creation for portfolio companies by maximizing project value throughout their development journey and leading on exits.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the commercial management of multiple development pipelines, working closely with developers to ensure delivery of investment objectives and progress of projects through development milestones to ready to build.
- Be the first point of contact with each developer, manage day-to-day coordination and communication with developers and lead operational reviews of pipelines.
- Lead on value maximisation of each development project including time of exit, sale preparation, revenue contracting, last mile development and other activities ensuring the best returns to investors on exit.
- Provide strategic oversight and direct management of portfolio companies, providing briefings and solutions to decision makers (such as board directors and fund managers).
- Monitor valuation and financial performance of investments to optimise returns and conduct regular assessments of investment and overall portfolio performance against objectives.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to the performance of the portfolio, enhancing investment resilience and performance.
- Be responsible for implementing, maintaining and enhancing governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with senior management and shareholders of portfolio companies and partners to ensure that governance practices are well-managed and operational processes are optimised.
- Be an active member of operational committees and an observer on boards.
- Work within a team of commercial managers and will role model execution of day-to-day role, while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with OEGEN Fund Managers to deliver the overarching fund objectives.
- Be responsible for reporting against the development and investment KPIs.
Requirements
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in managing investments, assets and/or development pipelines against investment objectives delivery.
- Be a pro-active and self-starting senior team member who has a strong sense of ownership, “can do” attitude, strong team spirit and ability to grow team members.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, accounting, project management, data and reporting.
- Experience in establishing and managing corporate governance structures.
- Experience managing and driving strategic initiatives for a portfolio of businesses/developers with renewable assets.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging and influencing a diverse stakeholder group.
- Preferably but not mandatory experience in sales of renewables energy assets (development, in construction or operational).
Skills
- Commercial Management
- Financial Modelling
- Accounting
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Renewable Energy Asset Sales
Location
- Europe
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed-term contract
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- Salary is discussed during the recruitment process
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Unique company culture
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Autonomy in work
- Recognition for hard work
- Award-winning workplace
About the Company
- Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets.
- We are committed to delivering best-in-class responsible investment activity, offering like-minded investors the means and products to invest their capital sustainably.
- Our ambition is to change the entire energy lifecycle and make every green electron matter, delivering the best outcomes for customers, investors, the environment and society, accelerating the transition to net zero.
- Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground.
- We were named the UK's top company to work for in 2025, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute.
- Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
- We encourage applications from all individuals, especially those who may not meet 100% of the job requirements.
- We are looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic.