Senior Research Analyst - Global Power Market

Wood Mackenzie; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Gurugram, India is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their Global Power Market Analytics team. The ideal candidate will lead research across South Asian power markets, analyzing policy impacts, developing forecasts, and enhancing modelling methodologies. Experience in financial institutions and strong analytical skills are essential. The role offers opportunities for client engagement and strategic influence in the energy transition. Candidates should be comfortable with data analysis tools like Python and SQL, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a developer, consultancy, or investment-focused role.
• Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills and experience in modelling or commercial analysis.
• Experience with large datasets and data handling using tools like Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and modelling deliverables for South Asian markets.
• Analyze regulatory changes impacting power markets.
• Enhance modelling methods and data quality for actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Client engagement

Knowledge of power markets

Communication skills

Education

8+ years of experience in developer, consultancy, or financial institutions

Tools

Python

SQL

Power Query

Plexos

Aurora

Job description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector‑specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

Company Values

• Inclusive – we succeed together
• Trusting – we choose to trust each other
• Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

Position Overview

We seek a dynamic and motivated Senior Analyst to join the Global Power Market Analytics and Research team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team and driving the research and modelling deliverables for the Asian markets focused mainly on South Asian countries, while supporting the wider APAC power and renewables team.

As a Senior Research Analyst in our Power & Renewables team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering actionable insights on policy developments, market trends, and investment dynamics across global power markets. You will collaborate closely with our modelling groups to enhance and refine our models and data, laying the groundwork. This position combines deep analytical work with client engagement, offering opportunities to influence strategic decisions in the energy transition. The role will involve staying informed on key market trends and incorporating the latest ideas into our power modelling and research reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Market & policy analysis: Track and interpret regulatory changes, policy frameworks, and investment signals impacting power markets. Assess implications of these changes on generation mix, pricing, and system operations.
• Research & forecasting: Develop and refine technology outlooks and power price forecasts using regional power models. Incorporate emerging trends such as battery storage, curtailment, and grid flexibility into modelling workflows. Ensure forecasts are robust, bankable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Modelling & data enhancement: Collaborate with global research groups to improve modelling methodologies and data quality. Support the development of advanced analytical tools tailored for transaction and valuation support. Manage data workflows, conduct in-depth analysis, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Client engagement: Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders. Deliver insights through presentations, reports, and bespoke advisory projects. Respond to client queries with clear, data-driven analysis.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with various teams within the organisation to ensure smooth delivery of services and seamless integration of market research, data analytics, and commercial expertise into the transaction advisory process.

Requirements

Intellectual Curiosity & Collaboration

• Intellectually curious, collaborative, and highly organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Focused on delivering exceptional client services and committed to continuous growth and improvement.

Qualification / Experience

• Work experience of 8+ years with any – developer, consultancy/equity research, private equity, financial institutions, or another market/investment-focused organization.
• Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills, including experience in modelling (Plexos, Aurora or any other platform) or commercial analysis in power markets.
• Experience with writing research papers and client presentations.
• Comfortable working with large datasets, databases, and APIs, and familiar with tools like Python, SQL, and Power Query to handle and analyse data.
• Experience in optimisation models is an advantage, as is experience of modelling or commercial analysis in power markets.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge and experience in power and renewables markets, with a particular understanding of power plant technologies, operations, and economics.
• Understanding of market trends, regulatory issues, and key drivers in the power sector.
• Familiarity with the enablers and implications of decarbonisation in the energy sector.

Communication Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in additional European/Asian languages is an advantage.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov. If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.