Director, Origination

The Director of Origination is a member of the Commercial Team and supports our work in marketing our Hybrid and Storage portfolio.    

Responsibilities:  

• Engage directly with prospective and existing customers, supporting introductory meetings, shaping discussions around project fit and buyer needs, and managing ongoing follow-ups;
• Lead development of RFP responses and commercial proposals, coordinating internal inputs and translating project attributes into clear, customer-focused value propositions;
• Support transaction structuring and execution, contributing views on pricing, risk allocation, credit terms, and contract mechanics through execution;
• Help maintain and advance the origination pipeline, tracking customer opportunities, managing marketing systems, and supporting prioritization and reporting for senior leadership;
• Track market, regulatory, and competitive dynamics, translating insights into recommendations for customer outreach, transaction strategy, and project siting;
• Other duties as assigned or required. 

Key Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field required;
• 5+ years of experience working in a commercial capacity within the energy industry;
• Working knowledge of US power markets; to include ISO, RTO, and bilateral energy markets and their fundamentals;
• MS Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment;
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset, and a questioning attitude. 

Compensation and Location: 

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience.
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business.
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits.
Location: Hybrid (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate; Remote will be considered on a case by case basis. 
Travel: 20%.