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talisman

Head of Origination

talisman, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base Pay Range $250,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Sector Renewable Energy, Solar and Storage

Overview We are seeking a VP Of Origination or Acquisitions to lead third‑party business development and developer relationships across our solar and storage investment platform. This individual will own developer‑facing origination strategy, manage a small BD team, and drive execution of acquisition opportunities from initial relationship through negotiation and close.

This is a senior, industry‑experienced role focused on

developer relationships and deal execution , not PPA structuring or financial modeling.

Key Responsibilities

Lead solar and storage acquisition origination with third‑party developers.

Source, evaluate, and negotiate site and platform opportunities.

Own relationships with key development partners and expand the firm’s developer network.

Manage and mentor junior business development professionals.

Partner closely with internal underwriting and investment teams, acting as the business owner of transactions.

Drive deals through internal approval processes in coordination with senior leadership.

Represent the firm externally with developers, advisors, and market participants.

Qualifications

5–10+ years of experience in renewable energy acquisitions, origination, or developer‑facing business development.

Established relationships with U.S. solar and storage developers.

Strong negotiation skills and commercial judgment.

Solid understanding of project economics and transaction structures, without needing to build models.

Experience with storage highly preferred.

Prior leadership or team management experience strongly preferred.

Must come from industry. This is not an entry‑level or learning role.

What This Role Is Not

Not a PPA structuring or power trading role.

Not a junior step‑up position.

Reporting This role will report to senior leadership (CIO or President) and play a critical role in scaling the firm’s origination capabilities.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Sales, and Business Development

Services for Renewable Energy and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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