Director, Origination - East

Job Description

Job Description

About The Energy Authority

The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.

Join Our Team as Director, Origination – East

Are you a relationship-driven energy leader with a passion for creating innovative wholesale commodity solutions and closing complex deals? The Energy Authority (TEA) is looking for a strategic and commercially minded Director, Origination – East to help drive growth, expand market opportunities, and deliver meaningful value to our Public Power partners across the eastern U.S.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will leverage deep industry relationships, market expertise, and creative deal structuring to originate and execute impactful wholesale energy transactions across power, environmental, and natural gas markets. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external counterparties to develop innovative solutions, unlock new revenue opportunities, and help position TEA at the forefront of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

If you thrive in fast-paced markets, enjoy building strategic partnerships, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of Public Power, we’d love to talk with you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to lead high-impact commercial transactions across the eastern U.S. energy markets
• Ability to shape innovative commodity solutions and market strategies
• Highly collaborative environment working alongside industry experts across trading, analytics, risk, legal, and leadership teams
• Visible leadership role with direct influence on TEA’s growth and client success
• Mission-driven organization supporting Public Power utilities and the communities they serve
• Dynamic and evolving market environment where creativity and strategic thinking are valued

What You’ll Do

• Lead the origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of wholesale energy transactions focused on eastern U.S. markets
• Drive sustainable client optimization and TEA-backed revenue generation through originated commodity activities
• Lead sales and marketing efforts for wholesale origination products including power, environmental, and natural gas solutions
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with counterparties and wholesale energy customers across multiple sectors
• Identify and develop innovative commodity solutions that create value for clients and TEA
• Negotiate and support the development of complex commercial agreements and commodity structures
• Lead cross-functional deal teams through negotiation, execution, and implementation of commercial transactions
• Coordinate internal approvals and stakeholder alignment necessary to successfully close deals
• Monitor evolving market dynamics, regulatory developments, and industry trends to identify new commercial opportunities
• Collaborate across teams to maximize the value of TEA’s people, systems, and economic capital
• Support strategic growth initiatives and future sales opportunities throughout the eastern interconnect

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field required
• 15+ years of experience in energy trading, origination, or commodity markets
• Extensive industry relationships and established counterparty network across the eastern interconnect
• Deep knowledge of wholesale power, environmental, and natural gas markets
• Strong understanding of commodity trading, financial products, derivatives, risk management, and asset optimization
• Proven ability to structure and close complex commercial transactions
• Strong commercial instincts paired with strategic and innovative thinking
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple teams
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Why TEA?
At TEA, we don’t just work in energy markets—we help shape them. Joining us means being part of a collaborative, innovative environment that supports growth, rewards dedication, and celebrates success. If you’re ready to lead market intelligence that directly influences trading strategy, client outcomes, and commercial performance, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at TEA.

TEA Values

TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.

TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.

If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you.

It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.