PPA Origination & Execution Analyst (APAC)

About the Role: Shizen Energy Group is seeking a highly motivated and bilingual PPA Origination & Execution Analyst to join our diverse team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with foundational experience in finance or renewable energy to rapidly develop a career in corporate PPA procurement. You will support the team in identifying, negotiating, and executing corporate PPAs with corporate offtakers across the APAC markets.Please note that, sadly, we won't be able to consider candidates located outside of Japan without a valid visa.Responsibilities: This role involves supporting the team in various aspects of corporate PPA procurement, including market analysis, financial modeling, deal execution, and industry knowledge development.Market Analysis & Target Identification: Conduct research to identify prospective corporate Offtakers with renewable energy goals and suitable energy load profiles in key APAC markets. Support the creation of origination strategies, market mapping, and contact lists.PPA Financial Modeling & Structuring: Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to evaluate PPA pricing, risks, and commercial terms (e.g., mark-to-market valuations, PPA hedging strategies, cash flow analysis). Model the financial impact of different PPA structures (physical vs. virtual) on both the corporate Offtaker and the renewable energy project.Deal Execution & Due Diligence: Support the negotiation and execution of PPA contracts, focusing on critical commercial and legal terms. Prepare internal documents and presentations for deal approval and investment committee reviews.Industry and Technical Knowledge: Rapidly ramp up knowledge of renewable energy markets, regulatory frameworks, power plant technology (solar/wind), and associated risks in APAC. Maintain documentation of deal structures, market trends, and internal PPA execution best practices.Qualifications:Bilingual fluency in both English & Japanese (N1 or native-level proficiency required).Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages, capable of presenting complex financial data clearly.Experience with financial modeling and valuation tools for infrastructure/renewable energy power plants would be ideal. Alternatively, some experience with renewable energy project business development (e.g. in a trading house/developer) or experience with ESG in a commercial firm would also be welcome.In-depth knowledge of the renewable energy industry, familiarity with the commercial fundamentals of both physical and virtual PPAs, certificates (RECs/GOs), and market dynamics.Past exposure to the project financing process (e.g. familiarity with security documents, assignments, lender requirements).Advanced proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint.Previous direct experience with Corporate PPA agreements, on either the developer or the offtaker side, would be highly advantageous.Why join Shizen Energy:Front-Line Involvement in Market Creation: You won't just support existing deals - you'll be directly involved in structuring new and innovative PPA products that shape the corporate renewable energy procurement landscape across APAC.Diverse and Expert Colleagues: You will work directly with a highly diverse team of experts whose backgrounds span investment banking, project financing, renewable energy power plant development, decarbonization and technical engineering. This cross-functional exposure ensures steep learning curves and the chance to rapidly develop a holistic, 360-degree understanding of power project economics.Accelerated Personal Development: Given the small, focused size and high growth trajectory of the team, you will rapidly transition from supporting to leading specific workstreams (like market screening or preliminary modeling). You will have direct exposure to senior decision-makers from day one.High Business Impact and Shared Vision: The team's mission directly contributes to Shizen Energy's major sustainability and revenue growth targets. Every PPA executed has a measurable and material impact on our balance sheet and environmental footprint. This clarity of purpose fosters a strong, shared vision where every team member is aligned on delivering tangible, large-scale results. Pay range and compensation package: Salary: negotiableWorking hours: fully flexible (full-time)Location: Tokyo or Fukuoka (remote work permitted up to 4 days/week, however you'll need to be located within a commutable distance to either Tokyo or Fukuoka)Employment type: Contract (1-2 years, renewable - this is not a "one-off" role)