Contract Manager – Gestionnaire de contrats

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage RfP for market representation contracts, support PPAs negotiations, tolling agreements, and hedging contracts.
• Ensure that contracts align with company objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all contracts are onboarded in the ETRM tool and archive prop.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and trading teams to incorporate appropriate terms and conditions into agreements.
• Manage the lifecycle of energy contracts, from inception to expiration or renewal.
• Maintain accurate records of contract terms, performance milestones, and obligations.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms and expedite potential breaches or disputes.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with energy contracts, such as price volatility, credit risk, and regulatory changes.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential contract disputes or force majeure events.
• Work closely with risk management teams to align contracts with hedging strategies.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices that may affect contractual terms.
• Ensure all contracts adhere to regional and international energy market regulations and standards.
• Support compliance reporting and audits related to energy contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with counterparties, clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies.
• Analyze the financial and operational performance reports extracted from the ETRM.
• Prepare detailed reports on contract execution, financial performance, and compliance metrics.
• Recommend improvements to contract structures and strategies to enhance value creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in energy contracting, procurement, or trading.
• Familiarity with energy markets, renewable energy projects, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.