Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager
Company: Macquarie Group Limited
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Join a leading offshore wind platform with a global pipeline of
c. 20GW to form part of a team based in the US where we want to
grow our pipeline, both organically and inorganically, for which we
are seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, to assist in
project origination and development activities. This role can be
performed out of our New York or Boston locations.Reporting to the
country head / origination head, you will lead the Green Investment
Group's policy and regulatory affairs for offshore wind activities,
working together with the other team members, advisers and
partners. You will create a comprehensive stakeholder overview and
build and maintain a network of key offshore wind stakeholders both
at federal and states levels.An integral part of your role will be
to monitor and influence the relevant policymakers and regulators
on policy, regulatory and market design. In addition, you will play
a key role in setting up the strategy to secure seabed leases and
its implementation, and the development plan including
route-to-market, access to grid and permitting.Your key
responsibilities:You will be responsible for monitoring, assessing
and proactively influencing policy and regulatory developments of
the US offshore wind sector. You will develop a policy and
regulatory advocacy strategy to promote a successful outcome for
the Green Investment Group's offshore wind activities.Your
responsibilities will include:
- Being the focal policy and regulatory point of reference for
the Green Investment Group's offshore wind activities in the United
States;
- Analysis and understanding of trends and developments within
policy, regulatory affairs and stakeholder aspects, determining and
implementing effective advocacy plans;
- Support business development and origination efforts, as well
as project development activities on regulatory affairs
matters;
- Engage with industry stakeholders, analysing and promoting
opportunities for joint industry efforts to favour the development
of the offshore wind industry in alignment with the Green
Investment Group's ambitions and plans; and
- Provide input into the Green Investment Group's strategy to
secure seabed leases, routes to market, grid entry points and
consents/licenses for offshore wind projects.To be successful, you
will have:
- Extensive and proven track record on regulatory affairs from
the renewables sector including offshore wind;
- Strong external network at federal and various states level,
bringing experience and insights into the offshore wind policy
development and deployment plans;
- Experience in public administrations and/or having an extensive
network of contacts within US federal government and other relevant
regulators at state level for those markets with offshore wind
potential;
- Constant up to date knowledge of and involvement in regulatory
affairs that impacts offshore wind, with capacity to advocate for
the Green Investment Group's preferred positions and influence the
required outcomes;
- Self-driven individual, with proven ability to work effectively
in small teams in a fast-paced and evolving environment;
- Ability to cover a wide scope of activities and priorities,
with a strategic mindset and a goal-oriented approach;
- Proven ability to establish strong relationships internally and
externally and to collaborate within an integrated,
multifunctional, commercially oriented team; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both
verbally and in writing, being able to effectively represent the
Green Investment Group towards senior external stakeholders.About
the Green Investment GroupThis role is within Macquarie's Green
Investment Group (GIG). GIG is a specialist in green infrastructure
principal investment, development, project delivery, and the
management of portfolio assets, and related services. Its track
record, expertise and capability make it a global leader in green
investment, dedicated to supporting the growth of the global green
economy. The institution was initially launched by the UK
Government in 2012 as the Green Investment Bank - the first
institution of its type in the world. It was purchased by Macquarie
in 2017 and combined with Macquarie Capital's renewables team to
create one of the world's largest teams of specialist green
investors. Now operating as Macquarie's Green Investment Group, the
platform has more than 400 staff with investments or operations in
over 25 markets across Europe, North America, Asia and
Australia.Job no: 963423
Work type: Permanent - Full time
Location: Boston, New York
Category: Mid-senior, Mid-level, Renewable energy, Green Investment
Group
Group: Macquarie Asset Management
Division: Real Assets
Recruiter: Jean-Philippe Graff
Opening Date: 23/2/2022
Keywords: Macquarie Group Limited, Buffalo , Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Executive , Boston, New York
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