Principal Analyst - EU Power Transaction Advisory

Wood Mackenzie; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global analytics firm is seeking an experienced Energy Market Modeller in Madrid. This hybrid role focuses on providing price projections and support solutions for Power & Renewables financing activities. You will lead project teams and collaborate across various groups, enhancing transaction support services. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in the sector, strong analytical and communication skills in English, and proficiency with market simulation software. Join a diverse team committed to a sustainable future.

Formación

• 6+ years in Power & Renewables markets with knowledge of power plant operations.
• Experience in electricity market modelling and financial valuation methodology.
• Strong project management in valuations/transactions within the sector.

Responsabilidades

• Build and enhance transaction support offerings for European clients.
• Collaborate with research groups and thought leaders to drive development.
• Manage client assignments and content creation, supporting business development.

Conocimientos

Electricity market modelling

Project management

Collaboration skills

Analytical mindset

Fluency in English

Power market simulation software

Herramientas

Plexos

Aurora

BID 3

Origin

Descripción del empleo

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Are you a seasoned Energy Market Modeller with experience in team leadership and Power & Renewables transactions? If so, please read on!

Role Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join this newly created team, focused on providing price projections and other key inputs for Power & Renewables financing and transaction activities of large investors, banks and the project development units of large energy companies. In this role, you will co-lead the shaping, application and continuous development of our suite of transaction/valuation support solutions, to provide companies and deal teams with fast and comprehensive data inputs, price projections and sensitivity analyses, building on our market-leading data and modelling services. In addition, you will co-lead the expertise integration of our growing team of European market and regulation specialists to the solutions suite and client work.

Main Responsibilities

Initially you will be working with other members of the Transaction Support team and our broader research groups, to build out our suite of transaction support offerings for European Power & Renewables clients. You will also engage with thought leaders from other Wood Mackenzie units to drive and enhance development of specific aspects of the Transaction Support Service and its interplay with neighbouring units. Once established, your tasks will expand to delivering and co-managing client assignments and further content creation. You will also support the shaping and pitching of client engagements and supporting business development activity.

Please note this is a hybrid role with a mix of working from home and regular office presence in one of our offices in Spain, Germany or the UK. Some travel will be expected as part of the role.

About You

• You have 6+ years of experience in Europe’s Power & Renewables markets, with a strong understanding of power plant technologies, operations, and economics.
• You are well-versed in electricity market modelling and financial valuation methodology within power and renewables.
• You have dependable project management experience in valuations and/or transactions within the sector – ideally in a consulting or financial advisory capacity.
• You are a seasoned user of power market simulation software (e.g. Plexos, Aurora by Energy Exemplar, BID 3, Origin etc.) and understand how market characteristics like power plant dispatch, demand from heat pumps and electric vehicles, ancillary services or grid constraints can be reflected in a modelling setup. Development and coding competence for these models is advantageous.
• You can develop, maintain and confidently present complex projections, data sets and other valuation inputs for various types of power assets, backed by bespoke market modelling and Wood Mackenzie’s data bases.
• You are a strong and inspiring collaborator, able to lead project teams, and have demonstrated skills to utilise diverse talents and experience levels within your team.
• You regularly support and manage work across time zones, countries and cultures.
• You are collaborative, have strong communication skills and an analytical mindset.
• You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in other European languages is beneficial, fluency in German is a special plus.

Expectations

• Act with integrity - behaving ethically, morally and in line with our values.
• Collaborate across boundaries - forging impactful relationships beyond our immediate team.
• Take ownership & accountability - delivering on our commitments and owning the outcome.
• Be agile in change - maintaining high performance through disruption and change.
• Inspire through excellence - motivating others to deliver exceptional results.
• Build talent - facilitating career and personal growth

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