Power Trading Analytics Analyst - Market Forecasts

Wood Mackenzie; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Mackenzie, a global analytics leader in energy and natural resources, is seeking a Market Analyst for its Power Trading Analytics team in Boston. The role focuses on short-term power outlooks, asset valuation, and market risk analysis, leveraging both proprietary and public data.

The ideal candidate will have a quantitative background, 2+ years in power/trading, and programming familiarity (Python/Visual Basic).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, math, statistics, or energy discipline.
• Strong analytical and data synthesis abilities.
• Experience in power or trading markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational tasks within the Market Associate/Analyst group.
• Deliver high-quality short-term power outlooks using proprietary and public data.
• Operate data visualization and power-flow tools to identify market signals.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to asset owners, traders, and retailers.
• Present research findings to ISO desks, managers and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Power market knowledge

Mentoring/leadership

Python

Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, math, stats, or energy-related discipline

Tools

Python

Visual Basic

Job description

Wood Mackenzie, a global analytics leader in energy and natural resources, is seeking a Market Analyst for its Power Trading Analytics team in Boston. The role focuses on short-term power outlooks, asset valuation, and market risk analysis, leveraging both proprietary and public data.

The ideal candidate will have a quantitative background, 2+ years in power/trading, and programming familiarity (Python/Visual Basic).