Commercial Manager, Korea

Join us, a rapidly growing and expert team leading the development and construction of offshore wind projects around the world. At Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), we operate in a fast-paced and exciting environment, working smart, collaboratively, and empowering our people with the skills, experience, and trust to make a difference – on the job and for our renewable energy future.  

Our COP Bid Management & Offtake Team is looking for a Commercial Manager. The team current consists of ~ 20 people of which 3 are based in Korea and the position will be based in COP’s office in Seoul. This is a new role and exciting opportunity to learn about the renewable energy industry and strategic communications in a professional environment, as well as work with a team that is leading the charge to create a healthier planet. This position will report to the Commercial Director.  

As part of the team, you will be instrumental in managing an extensive development portfolio covering both early stage development projects and more mature projects which have entered the Project Finance process towards Financial Close.  

You will support initiatives including: 

• Develop, maintain, and operate business cases for offshore wind projects   

• Support financial modelling and valuation analysis of offshore wind projects   

• Support preparation of strategic decision material and financial updates to Senior management   

• Work together with industrial partners and advisers within financing, market researching, legal, and technical experts   

• Participate in any commercial agreements including offtake, partnerships, land acquisitions, compensations agreements, M&A etc.   

• Establish and maintain partnership with potential investors, offtakers, R&D institutions, government organizations, and local stakeholders as required by the project  

• Support and facilitate key decisions with comprehensive energy market analysis, regulatory framework monitoring, high-level market strategy for value improvement of projects  

• Update day-to-day reports and manage budgets of the projects as required  

To succeed in this role, you have: 

A major in finance, business, economics, energy related or similar and can demonstrate outstanding results from previous experience. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of relevant experience from a similar position in a IPPs, large corporate, financial institutions, or a consultancy and possess the following skills:  

• Top academic performer with an interest in large and complex infrastructure projects   

• Experience from the energy sector and offshore wind industry is preferred   

• Experience with valuation, business cases, M&A processes and corporate finance   

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Self-driven team player with an entrepreneurial mindset   

• Thrives in a mixed culture international business environment  

• Super user in Excel and PowerPoint   

• Excellent communication skills and ability to present and communicate complex matters   

• Fluent in Korean and English  

About COP 

COP is a world leader in development and construction of offshore wind projects and works exclusively for one of the leading green infrastructure fund managers in the world, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). COP is developing projects in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia, and is supported by offices in the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the United States, Australia, Vietnam, Greece, Brazil, and Italy.  

COP’s delivery model is focused on agile teams consisting of some of the best and most experienced professionals in the industry. We believe, that to deliver large-scale renewable projects successfully, it takes a highly engaged and empowered team with deep commercial, technical, regulatory, and legal skills. Therefore, we are looking to hire and train the best and future leaders and professionals of the offshore wind industry. 

What we offer

At COP, we offer trust and responsibility from day one, allowing you to work in the complex and exciting world of renewable energy while helping us scale up our young organization. You will contribute to an exciting work environment, joining our diverse team of more than 300 worldwide employees from 33 different countries. COP offers a competitive salary.  

To Apply

We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis; therefore, an early application is encouraged. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact  Talent Acquisition Partner APAC, Victoria Seo: [email protected] 

We will handle your information with confidentiality and look forward to receiving your application.