Analyst, Power and Renewables - Southeast Asia

S&P Global; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Energy in Malaysia's Penang region seeks a seasoned researcher to support Southeast Asia power and renewables market insights. You will analyze demand-supply dynamics, build market models, and deliver data-driven insights to clients across regions.

You will work with a global team to develop forward-looking outlooks, prepare comprehensive reports, and engage directly with clients to explain findings and implications for investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, or related field. Master’s preferred.
• 3–6 years in consulting, research, utilities, or energy sector.
• Experience in power/renewables or gas market research desirable.
• Strong data analytics and data quality focus.
• Hands-on power market modeling using PLEXOS or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power demand and supply via data collection, modeling and quantitative analysis.
• Conduct market and data research on power and renewable project transactions and tenders.
• Support development of PLEXOS-based power market models for Southeast Asia.
• Translate model outputs into clear quantitative insights for clients.
• Collaborate with teams to develop long-term outlooks for power demand, supply and prices.

Skills

Power markets

PLEXOS modeling

Data analytics

Quantitative analysis

English writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

PLEXOS

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09 The Team:

The S&P Global Energy Power and Renewables research team, part of S&P Global Energy CERA, delivers market-leading research and analysis across global power and renewable energy markets. The team provides market outlooks, quantitative analysis, power price forecasts, and insights into policy, market mechanisms, and renewable energy procurement.

Responsibilities and Impacts:

The Southeast Asia Power and Renewables research team helps clients navigate the region's rapidly changing power markets. Your analysis will strengthen our market outlooks and provide clients with clear, actionable insights to support strategic and investment decisions.

This role will be instrumental in advancing our Southeast Asia Power and Renewables research and analysis capabilities, providing forward-looking market analysis and delivering impactful insights to clients through comprehensive written reports, advanced analytics and direct client engagement.

• Analyze power demand and supply through data collection, modeling and quantitative analysis to create critical insights on market trends, policy direction and company-level strategies.
• Conduct in-depth market and data research on power and renewable energy project transactions and tenders.
• Support the development of PLEXOS-based power market models for Southeast Asia, covering long-term capacity expansion, dispatch simulation, and power price forecasting.
• Translate model outputs into clear quantitative analysis and market insights that support the Southeast Asia research agenda.
• Work with other teams to develop long-term outlooks for power demand, supply, prices, and the cost of power and renewables.

What we are looking for:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Energy Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Approximately 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, research, utilities, financial services, or an equipment or services company, preferably with exposure to the energy sector.
• Experience in power, renewable energy, or gas market research and analysis is desirable, with an understanding of relevant energy market dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics, databases, data transformation, statistical analysis, or related quantitative disciplines , with strong attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Hands-on experience building and running power market models using PLEXOS or comparable modelling tools is an advantage.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills , with the ability to interpret model outputs and translate complex data into clear, actionable market insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. Proficiency in Indonesian, Thai, or Vietnamese is an advantage.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented , with strong ownership of documentation and delivery timelines, and the ability to work effectively with research analysts and stakeholders across different markets and time zones.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long‑term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world‑leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy .

What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a fou