Analyst, Power Markets & Origination
The Analyst, Power Markets & Origination at Confidential Client supports management of a diverse portfolio of renewable and thermal energy assets by handling energy settlements, contract compliance, trading support, and market research. This entry-level role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to understand complex energy market mechanisms and regulatory requirements, contributing to optimized bidding strategies and accurate revenue management within a collaborative hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level role on the Power Markets & Origination team supports management of a growing portfolio of thermal, wind, and solar assets. You will help ensure accurate revenue accounting, contract compliance, bidding support, REC administration, and market research.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial revenue contracts including long‑term PPAs, energy hedges, heat‑rate call options, and structured products.
- Manage and document contract compliance obligations, reporting deliverables, guaranteed energy production, and counterparty communications.
- Perform market research and analysis for bidding strategies, forward trades, Financial Transmission Rights/Congestion Revenue Rights and other structured positions.
- Support daily bidding strategy development and confirm bid submissions.
- Maintain and enhance settlement and revenue models to support settlement reconciliation and invoice creation.
- Analyze settlement data to identify discrepancies and ensure revenue accuracy.
- Coordinate with Accounting and internal teams to issue timely and accurate invoices.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for core Power Markets & Origination processes.
- Oversee Renewable Energy Credit (REC) administration including tracking deliveries, reconciliations, invoicing, and regulatory compliance.
- Support state and federal regulatory reporting (e.g., FERC EQRs, EIA reports).
- Serve as a subject‑matter resource for ISO settlement tariffs, market rules, and settlement methodologies.
- Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability.
- Assist with ad‑hoc assignments including portfolio risk management, M&A due diligence, and market research.
- Collaborate across teams (Asset Managers, Engineers, Accounting, Legal) to support commercial and operational portfolio performance.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow in energy markets.
- Bachelor’s degree with a quantitative focus (Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance) — or equivalent experience.
- 0–2 years of related experience in energy markets, settlements, accounting, commercial operations, or finance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to build, maintain, and analyze complex models and datasets.
- Comfortable learning concepts driving North American organized electricity markets (CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP, ISO‑NE, NYISO); bilateral markets knowledge is a plus.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills; able to synthesize data from multiple sources.
- Self‑starter mindset with intellectual curiosity and ability to perform independent research and analysis (including use of LLMs and quantitative techniques).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Team & Work Environment
Confidential Client’s Power Markets & Origination team is collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on delivering reliable renewable energy solutions. The role operates in a hybrid office environment with an expectation of in‑office presence at least three days per week. The workplace is smoke and vaping free and makes regular use of standard office equipment (laptop, phone, scanner/copier).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year.
- Employment type: Full‑time.
- Confidential Client offers market‑competitive compensation, health and life insurance, and retirement savings benefits as part of a comprehensive total rewards package.
Additional Information & Accessibility
Confidential Client is committed to accessible hiring. If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, please notify the recruiter or Careertakes. Background checks or reference checks may be required as part of the hiring process. This description is not exhaustive and duties may change with business needs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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