Commercial Analyst

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Capital Power in Washington, DC is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support financial performance, reporting, and commercial strategy for a portfolio of power assets. You will work with trading, risk, finance, and asset management teams, building models and dashboards to drive data-driven decisions.

The role offers a hybrid office/work-from-home setup in DC with minimal travel, and exposure to PJM and MISO markets. A strong foundation in finance and energy analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
• 0-5 years of experience in an analytical, financial, energy, or other quantitative environment.
• Experience in the utilities, power generation, or broader energy sector is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis.
• Strong Excel skills for analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Experience with Python or similar tools for automation, reporting, or data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL or database querying.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate analysis into clear business insights.
• Interest in or exposure to power markets, PJM and MISO knowledge is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and curiosity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial and operational models to forecast revenue, costs, gross margin, and asset performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning by analyzing commercial and operational drivers.
• Monitor trade performance and profit and loss results, and explain key market and operational drivers.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on generation, revenue, margin, and key performance indicators.
• Support settlement review and reconciliation by identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes.
• Analyze energy, capacity, ancillary services, fuel, and emissions market trends and their impact on asset performance.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments and provide clear, data-driven insights.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Excel, Python, and related tools.
• Develop and improve automated reporting, dashboards, API-based data connections, and analytical tools.
• Work collaboratively with trading, risk, finance, accounting, and asset management teams on cross-functional priorities and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline

Job description

About Capital Power

A little about Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America. Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower‑carbon power solutions. We provide purpose‑driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position. Capital Power is a growth‑oriented North American power producer delivering responsible energy solutions across Canada and the United States. We are looking for a motivated Commercial Analyst to join our Commercial Operations team. In this role, you will support the financial performance, reporting, and commercial strategy of a portfolio of power generation assets while working closely with experienced leaders and cross‑functional teams. This is a strong early‑career opportunity to build your expertise in power markets, financial analysis, and commercial operations through hands‑on work in modeling, reporting, and market analysis. You will gain exposure to trading, risk, finance, development, and asset management, with a focus on Eastern power markets such as PJM and MISO.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial and operational models to forecast revenue, costs, gross margin, and asset performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer‑term planning by analyzing commercial and operational drivers.
• Monitor trade performance and profit and loss results, and explain key market and operational drivers.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on generation, revenue, margin, and key performance indicators.
• Support settlement review and reconciliation by identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes.
• Analyze energy, capacity, ancillary services, fuel, and emissions market trends and their impact on asset performance.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments and provide clear, data‑driven insights.
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Excel, Python, and related tools.
• Develop and improve automated reporting, dashboards, API‑based data connections, and analytical tools.
• Work collaboratively with trading, risk, finance, accounting, and asset management teams on cross‑functional priorities and ad‑hoc analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
• 0-5 years of experience in an analytical, financial, energy, or other quantitative environment.
• Experience in the utilities, power generation, or broader energy sector is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis.
• Strong Excel skills for analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Experience with Python or similar tools for automation, reporting, or data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL or database querying.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate analysis into clear business insights.
• Interest in or exposure to power markets, natural gas markets, or the energy industry; PJM and MISO knowledge is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and curiosity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and across teams.

Working Conditions

Hybrid office/work from home position, based in our Washington DC office. This position requires minimal travel.

Salary

The pay range for this position in Washington, DC is $90,000 - 115,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.

Benefits

• eligible for health care benefits
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• annual bonus

Referral Reward

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

Eligibility and Background Checks

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America. This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

EEO Statement

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Company Culture

Energize your career with us! At Capital Power, our team of experts, operators and innovators is helping deliver the energy that businesses, communities and industries rely on every day. We’re building the bridge between today's energy realities and tomorrow's possibilities, powered by curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Join a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to shaping the future of energy across North America.