Quantitative Analyst

Brookfield Renewable N.A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable N.A. is seeking a Quantitative Analyst in New York to work with the Commercial Operations team. This role involves building models and data processes to value renewable generation assets. The analyst will become a subject matter expert on pricing data and develop models for analysis.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 2-5 years of experience in electricity market operations, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or R. A strong salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Team player with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative.
• Able to make decisions involving varied levels of risk.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert on pricing input data.
• Build prototype models in Excel and implement in databases.
• Research suitable pricing models for generation assets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming languages (Python, Matlab, R)

Business Intelligence (Tableau)

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, finance, information technology

Tools

SQL

ETRM system

Job description

Working with the Commercial Operations team, the Quantitative Analyst is responsible for building models and data processes to value renewable generation assets and complex transactions in US power markets. These models will be incorporated into databases and business intelligence reporting to provide scalable valuation tools. The Power Quantitative Analyst will be responsible for assembling disparate data sources to create a centralized view for scenario analysis of existing assets as well as prospective transactions.

Responsibilities

• In this position you will become a subject matter expert on sources of relevant pricing input data
• Research and evaluate suitable pricing models for generation assets
• Build prototype models in excel; implement these in a database / business intelligence layer
• Respond to requests from other Brookfield entities for data and analysis
• Develop expertise in Brookfield’s ETRM system, acting as a subject matter expert for the commercial team
• Build settlement models to evaluate ex-post performance vs forecast; develop a Pill attribution model and reporting layer

Qualifications

• Team player with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Well-organized and able to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative
• Heightened interpersonal and influencing skills
• Able to meet multiple objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, finance, information technology, or other relevant discipline
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Matlab, R, etc.) is required
• Tableau or other Business Intelligence skills preferred
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel; knowledge of SQL is preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience with electricity market operations is required
• Knowledge of the bulk power system in the US

Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000