Position: Asset Manager (BESS)
Location: Tokyo
*Only native Japanese candidates and candidates with a valid working visa can apply to this position.
Key Responsibilities
1. Development & Construction Phases
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Review operations-related details for the Final Investment Decision (FID) Memo.
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Prepare projects for commercial operations using onboarding protocols.
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Manage project loan agreements (administer drawdowns, covenants, and lender relationships).
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Track construction progress, variations, and issues under the EPC agreement.
2. Operations Phase
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Compliance & Admin: Maintain the Project Compliance Dashboard (tracking warranties, insurance, bank guarantees, and regulatory requirements).
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Performance Tracking: Monitor plant performance, respond to outages promptly, and coordinate with contractors/market operators to maximize availability for energy trading.
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Reporting: Prepare technical, safety (WHSE), commercial, and financial reports for the board, lenders, and stakeholders.
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Contract Management: Take ultimate responsibility for SPV contract administration (O&M, Route-to-Market/offtake, grid connection, and financial agreements).
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Financials: Manage operations budgets, revenue reporting, invoicing, and market settlements.
Core Requirements
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Language: Fluent/Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese (written and spoken).
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Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of Japanese electricity markets, energy trading, settlement periods, and trading algorithms.
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Contract Management: Proven experience reviewing contracts, managing contractors, and handling underperformance or procurement.
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Financial Literacy: Understanding of project finance, debt-drawdown, and loan agreement management.
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Stakeholder Management: Experience presenting and delivering materials to senior stakeholders, lenders, and board members.
