Energy Market Strategy Analyst (REMOTE)

System One is seeking an experienced Energy Market Strategy Analyst to join a dynamic team in the power & energy markets working remote.

The Energy Market Strategy Analyst will complete analysis of power & energy markets, emerging technology and trends, competitive intelligence and provide pro-active insights / recommendations on growth strategies and improvement of business operations.

Employee in this role will proactively analyze data, and present insights to improve business outcomes and support growth strategy initiatives presenting it to executives and top management.

Demonstrated expertise in / or experience with complex markets and regulations governing those markets.

Energy Market Strategy Analyst Responsibilities :

• Maintain up-to-date information and research on power & energy markets, including generation technologies, customer need assessment analysis, new or changing environmental regulations, competitors’ technology & business advancements, and other factors.
• Analyze data, and present insights to improve business outcomes and support growth strategy initiatives presenting it to executives and top management.
• Demonstrated expertise in / or experience with complex markets and regulations governing those markets, including, but not limited to competitive power markets, vertically integrated regulated markets, generation technologies, new energy research.

Ideal candidates possess a broad background to be able to conduct market trend research while also understanding the techno-commercial aspects of our products, including new emerging technologies in the power markets.

• Responsible for leading modeling projects end to end and applying data mining capabilities to aggregate, validate and disseminate actionable insights around power & energy markets, target customers and competitive strategies
• Manage multiple projects with overlapping timelines while ensuring excellent quality, consistency, and client support.
• Ability and willingness to perform research and synthesize data through development or datasets and presentations related to plant retirements and new entrants, transmission status, demand and fuel price expectations
• Support Market strategic initiatives in development of short-term and long-term fundamental point of views, resource expansion and resource cost trends.
• Research market trends, competitive intelligence and prepare presentations to support management approval of proposed growth plans
• Analyze differing customer needs driven by market conditions (i.e. utilities, independent power producers, or project developers) and evaluate areas of opportunity for sales and services
• Develop ability to analyze market price impacts due to potential market changes to renewable penetration levels, transmission infrastructure, supply / demand balance, and market rule changes.
• Research and analyze evolving market trends, energy market dynamics, customer use cases and present it through regular reports to aid leadership decisions and assist with the strategic allocation of resources
• Assist commercial leads in the identification of target markets; prepare recommendations around key markets. Work closely with front-line Sales / Origination teams and potential customers to understand customer needs and develop transactions / product structures to meet those needs
• Support Product Line Management and provide research / analysis and feedback to help identify opportunities for product improvement and development
• Work with commercial and marketing communication teams to assist in development and preparation of marketing materials
• Develop and maintain various economic models including life cycle cost models, dispatch models, and discounted cash flow models for strategic planning purposes, internal studies, and external publications
• Perform other job-related duties and work on special projects as required
• The successful candidate can look forward to a role of increasing responsibility, and progression within the Marketing / Strategic Planning group.

Energy Market Strategy Analyst Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S / B.A.) in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics (Preferred MBA / MS).
• 5-7 years related experience and / or training will be considered for the Manager position.
• Possess a broad background to be able to conduct market trend research while also understanding the techno-commercial aspects of our products, including new emerging technologies in the power markets.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to function effectively with minimum support. Individuals must be sensitive to and perform effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical background in the power-utilities / energy industry
• Ability to work independently and motivated to take on new meaningful tasks even if not directed to do so
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience or skills with Tableau highly desirable
• Ability to translate data / research / analysis into actionable insights that are understood by a non-technical audience
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail; ability to multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skill
• Support peers and managers to collaborate on key initiatives
• Ability to read and interpret research documents / white papers and market intel databases. Ability to write routine reports and creative presentations.

Ability to speak effectively before C-suite executives as well as external audiences.

• Experience with optimization tools including commercial programs such as MATLAB, GE-MAPS, PROMOD, PLEXOS, AURORA or similar
• Presentation Skills : Proficiency with PowerPoint presentations; and presenting business insights in a clear, attractive and concise manner.
• Demonstrated graphical presentation, and written communication skills
• Experience in a consulting or professional environment supporting clients is a plus
• Working understanding of energy market dynamics, and a passion for learning
• Experience in statistical analysis programs (e.g., Stata and R), Tableau, SQL, and financial databases (e.g., Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ), with a desire to expand those capabilities.

Location : Remote