Research Analyst - Power and renewables
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About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Role: Research Analyst - Power and Renewables

The Team: The analyst will join the North American Power and Renewables team, which conducts industry research and provides forecasts of electricity generation, capacity additions, and market prices to a variety of clients.

Responsibilities and Impact: The analyst will work closely with other research team members to analyze policy, technology, and trends and their impact on power and renewable markets. The scope of responsibilities will vary over time, involving analysis relating to the energy transition, wholesale power market developments, renewable policy, power supply economics, and distributed energy resources. This position provides an opportunity for a successful candidate to advise clients on the drivers shaping markets, advance their knowledge of power markets, and work with a highly collaborative team of researchers. The analyst will perform research, contribute to written reports and other deliverables, and assist with consulting projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collect data and maintain models, perform research and analysis on specific topical areas within the context of broader power market dynamics.
• Lead or contribute to regular reports including forecasts, market and policy updates, and development trends.
• Carry out topical research to help clients understand drivers, trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities.
• Deliver insights through written reports, presentations, and client interactions.
• Participate in consulting project development and delivery.
• Collaborate with energy researchers on broader reports and studies.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $74K to $78K. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics or an industry-related field required. Graduate degree with quantitative skills strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and to navigate in a matrix organization.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications required (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). PowerBI experience preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Julia, SQL, VBA) and/or familiarity with power modeling software (AuroraXMP, other production cost or capacity expansion models) preferred.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights:

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there; we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

Job ID: 299303

Posted On: 2024-04-09

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States