Associate Director, Global Power Market Analysis

DOW JONES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information company is seeking a fundamentals analyst to cover global power markets. This role involves maintaining power demand outlooks, producing price forecasts, and collaborating closely with analysts from related commodities. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the power sector, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare and education support.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience in the power/electricity industries and/or markets.
• Ability to present to a high standard.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain power demand outlooks for major countries and regions.
• Deliver power generation outlooks by technology.
• Produce high-quality price forecasts for power markets.
• Contribute to monthly and weekly metallurgical coal deliverables.
• Work closely with analysts from other commodities.
• Be a thought leader in global power markets.
• Work with sales on developing and pursuing leads.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills (MS Excel and VBA)

Knowledge of Python

Power BI

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead others

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work within a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Description

McCloskey by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides news, price reporting, data, and research across the Coal, Metals & Mining industries. OPIS enables customers to enact important decisions with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, and detailed forecasts.

About the Role

Fundamentals analyst covering global power markets

You Will

• Maintain power demand outlooks for major countries and regions globally
• Deliver power generation outlooks by technology for major countries and regions globally
• Produce high quality price forecasts for power markets globally
• Maintain models to show and forecast key relationships within the power sector (eg. coal-gas competition)
• Have a strong knowledge of the power sector, power markets around the world, and their regulatory environment. You’ll maintain supporting deliverables as appropriate (eg. regulatory summaries, databases, etc).
• Maintain and / or contribute to monthly and weekly metallurgical coal deliverables, as well as leading bespoke consulting engagements.
• Work closely with analysts from other related commodities (eg. coal, gas, renewables, carbon, hydrogen)
• Be a thought leader in global power markets, maintaining views on key power market development (eg. the evolving Energy Transition, regulatory changes, reliability, etc).
• Be a skilled presenter, doing everything from conference presentations to client presentations
• Work with sales on developing and pursuing leads and aiding retention

You Have

• Significant demonstrable experience in the power / electricity industries and / or markets.
• Strong quantitative skills (strong MS Excel and VBA, knowledge of Python and Power BI advantageous)
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present to a high standard.
• Ability to lead others – this role will likely involve managing junior staff
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team while sometimes operating alone
• Bachelor’s degree (in a quantitative discipline preferred)

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Reasonable accommodation : Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / Disabled / Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process.