MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST

ONE VISA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solution firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Energy Market Analyst to engage clients and drive growth in the APAC region. The role focuses on building energy market models using PLEXOS and requires a deep understanding of energy markets along with strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and excellent communication abilities. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and international travel.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

International travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy market modeling, forecasting, or optimization.
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy to understand manner.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and provide strategic modeling insights to clients.
• Develop and validate complex optimization models tailored to customer needs.
• Conduct in-depth research on policy impacts, market developments, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Energy markets knowledge

Model setup expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLEXOS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence.

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions.

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s award-winning PLEXOS modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry:

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category

• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category

• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year

• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition

Energy Exemplar has grown significantly over the past few years, and we are continuing to do so at around 30% year on year. We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success’, ‘One Global Team’, ‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do.

About the Position

As a member of the APAC Solutions team, the Senior Energy Market Analyst will be responsible for engaging directly with both potential and existing clients to increase sales and deliver technical work. The successful candidate will help drive Energy Exemplar’s growth in markets across the APAC region, by working with the sales team to identifying relevant customer use cases and assist in the development of the go to market strategy. The Senior Energy Market Analyst will act as an energy markets subject matter expert, responsible for thought leadership towards customers. They will seek to understand the customers challenges, identify solutions within the Energy Exemplar product offerings, and articulate the value proposition within the marketplace. The role has a heavy modelling focus.

The successful candidate will be expected to heavily contribute to the building of energy market models for those regions, using Energy Exemplar’s flagship PLEXOS software tool (the role does not require programming/software development). The candidate should have a good understanding of fundamental market price drivers, and ideally have experience in stochastic optimization techniques.

This Senior Energy Market Analyst works in close collaboration with a team of technical subject matter experts. The position is supported by strong training, coaching, and mentoring and provides opportunity for professional growth and career advancement, as well as international travel to customer sites. Successful candidates will have a strong background in modelling, and good customer facing skills; as well as being outgoing, professional, driven, and able to multi-task in a dynamic and often changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical discussions and provide strategic modeling insights to clients.
• Develop and validate complex optimization models tailored to customer needs.
• Guide junior analysts and provide mentorship in modeling best practices.
• Conduct in-depth research on policy impacts, market developments, and emerging technologies.
• Manage project lifecycles, from scoping to delivery, ensuring customer success.
• Collaborate with the product development team to enhance software capabilities.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

This position works closely and collaboratively with all Energy Exemplar staff but in particular:

• Asia Pacific Sales Team
• Asia Pacific Solutions Team
• Asia Pacific Support Team
• SVP, APAC

Candidate Requirements

• Deep knowledge of energy markets & associated economics
• Expertise in model setup, custom configurations, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in scripting, automation, and integrating market datasets.
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy to understand manner
• Strong commercial awareness
• Top down approach to problem solving – ability to see the big picture
• Strong interpersonal presence and skills - demonstrated ability to build rapport
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook and a focus on quality
• Thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Strong desire for personal and career advancement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in energy market modeling, forecasting, or optimization.
• Extensive experience in PLEXOS or similar optimization software.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together! To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.