Director, Wind Asset Management

Boralex

$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
  • 7+ years in Asset Management and 5+ years with Renewable Energy Assets.
  • Portfolio management and strategy execution experience, especially in Quebec's renewable energy ecosystem.
  • Strong financial analysis and contract negotiation skills related to energy portfolios.
  • Fluency in French and English with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and optimize the long-term performance of wind energy assets.
  • Develop and execute asset management strategies for value maximization.
  • Lead strategic projects across the asset lifecycle as directed.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including M&A and partnerships.
  • Manage contracts and ensure compliance with all agreements.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Asset Managers to achieve departmental goals.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate various risks related to assets.

Benefits

  • Continuous training opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible working hours and options for remote work.
  • Enhanced retirement plan supported by the company.
  • Customized group insurance plan to suit personal needs.
  • Membership allowance for fitness activities.
Full Job Description
Welcome to the Asset Management Department:

The Asset Management department is a strategic player in maximizing the value and performance of our energy sites. It ensures rigorous, proactive asset management to optimize profitability, sustainability, and alignment with corporate goals.

You will play an important role in:
  • Portfolio Management & Optimization: Oversee the long-term performance of wind energy assets, ensuring optimal operation, capital allocation, risk mitigation, and value maximization.
  • Develop and implement asset management strategies to maximize long-term asset and portfolio value.
  • Strategic Project Leadership: Lead strategic projects as assigned across asset lifecycle.
  • Contribute to the development of new business opportunities, including M&A, capital recycling initiatives, expansion/dilution of partnerships, and additional lifecycle decisions.
  • Contract & Stakeholder Management: Ensure compliance with all major contracts and forecast major & minor contract needs.
  • Participate in and lead as required contract/agreement negotiations to support portfolio strategy and value-add opportunities. Include all relevant stakeholders in major decision processes including presenting/participating in relevant board and leadership meetings.
  • Team Leadership: Lead team of Asset Managers assigned to support and execute all asset management department and strategic needs.
  • Coach and develop team according to individual and portfolio management competency needs.
  • Nurture an environment of strong collaboration, ownership, and cross-functional leadership.
  • Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, contractual, environmental, safety, and regulatory risks. Ensure mitigation plans are executed and tracking at the site and portfolio level.
  • Report on portfolio, risks, and mitigation plan progress on a regular basis.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of asset management practices and systems, including contributing and implementing lessons learned. Integrate continuous improvement into day-to-day practices as well as longer term process/procedure development according to assigned projects or Project Management Office and Process Owner Needs.

💡 To succeed in this position, you need:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field. Master's degree (MBA or similar) considered a plus. CFA or equivalent certification considered a plus.
  • Experience: 7+ years in Asset Management or equivalent experience; 5+ years working with Renewable Energy Assets or equivalent experience.
  • Portfolio Management and strategy execution experience preferred. Experience working in the Quebec renewable energy ecosystem or energy leadership ecosystem
  • Technical Knowledge: Budget and investment thesis management, financial analysis, managing and negotiating contracts to support a portfolio, and energy-related technical portfolio experience are ideal.
  • Wind production technology and lifecycle management experience are ideal.
  • Language and Communication: French and English required (fluent in written and spoken). Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in matrix organization, strong cross-functional leadership
  • Solution-focused mindset and ability to drive solutions to close
  • Strong problem-solving skills, data-based decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to contribute to culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Ability to negotiate and/or mediate commercial topics to close
  • Experience in interpreting and developing financial models, budgets, and forecasts for renewable energy assets.
  • Ability to understand a variety of contracts and translate requirements to plans of action
  • A valid driver's license
  • Able to visit/travel to the United States and Canada for business activitie


Your profile doesn't perfectly match the criteria listed above? Your skills could still make a difference! If you think you can contribute to our growth, don't hesitate to try your luck and apply.

🌱To be fully fulfilled in your daily life:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition while adding your talent to an agile team. You will benefit from continuous training, flexible working hours and remote work, a retirement plan enhanced by Boralex, and a group insurance plan tailored to your personal needs.

Together, we will build a sustainable and inclusive world:

By joining our team, you will contribute to the growth of a company committed to the energy transition. Boralex promotes a culture of sustainable performance, aligned with its business objectives. We focus on long-term growth and profitability while aiming to satisfy all our stakeholders. Continuous improvementis essential, with ambitious and measurable goals, and this culture is fostered by autonomy, the right to make mistakes, and employee empowerment.

Transparency, inclusion, and kindness are essential elements in creating a rewarding work environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. This is why we raise awareness among all our teams on these issues and offer support networks, best practices, and educational content.

We value the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and expressions among our colleagues, partners, and communities. Feel free to join us, regardless of your age, origin, gender, potential disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

Boralex, beyond renewable energy!

  • Contribute to the growth of a company that's actively involved in the energy transition.
  • Add your talent to an agile work team.
  • Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.
  • Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice. Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.
  • Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.

Be the source of our energy!

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