Fundamentals Market Analyst - Power

ARM Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Fundamentals Market Analyst - Power to help develop and communicate the company’s view on power and natural gas markets. The role requires deep knowledge of regional and macro energy markets and strong written and verbal communication skills.

You will provide insights for trading decisions, help manage models, and collaborate on monthly forecasts and market outlooks with stakeholders across desks and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics or finance.
• 5+ years of experience in computer engineering
• Trade desk or banking commodity desk experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and actionable insights which support marketing and trading decisions.
• Aid in the management of corporate S&D and balancing area models.
• Help shape strategic view on regional power and gas markets.
• Collaborate on monthly price forecasting.
• Run predictive analysis to identify arbitrage opportunities.
• Compose daily premarket updates to clients summarizing the latest physical and paper market changes.
• Participate in the development of monthly fundamentals presentations for internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead client-facing meetings when required to discuss electricity market outlook.
• Track industry developments including regulations, infrastructure projects, capital plans, etc.

Skills

Team player

Market drivers

Quantitative analysis

Predictive modeling

Written verbal comms

SQL queries

Database development

R/Python coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

SQL

Database management

R

Python

Job description

The Fundamentals Market Analyst - Power will assist in developing and communicating the company’s view on power and natural gas markets. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of regional and macro energy markets and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and actionable insights which support marketing and trading decisions
• Aid in the management of corporate S&D and balancing area models
• Help shape strategic view on regional power and gas markets
• Collaborate on monthly price forecasting
• Run predictive analysis to identify arbitrage opportunities
• Compose daily premarket updates to clients summarizing the latest physical and paper market changes
• Participate in the development of monthly fundamentals presentations for internal/external stakeholders
• Lead client-facing meetings when required to discuss electricity market outlookTrack industry developments including regulations, infrastructure projects, capital plans, etc.
• Respond to ad hoc origination, trading and corporate requests as required

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to be a reliable and collaborative team player
• Strong understanding of fundamental electricity and natural gas market drivers
• Strong understanding of financial and physical power and gas basis market dynamics
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and statistical or predictive modeling
• Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills
• Proficiency with large datasets and SQL queries a plus
• Experience with database administration/development a plus
• Coding skills (R/Python/etc.) a must

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in economics, mathematics or finance
• 5+ years of experience in computer engineering
• Trade desk or banking commodity desk experience preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.