Renewable Commodities Data Analyst

Calpine Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine is seeking a Commodity Data Analyst to price, manage data, and cover regulatory and market aspects for retail RPS transactions in competitive markets. The role interfaces with the commercial team on a wide range of issues related to retail and wholesale commodity transactions and reporting.

The position focuses on managing REC exposure from Calpine’s energy sales and requires a strong understanding of Renewable Portfolio Standards and reporting under various state regimes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or technical discipline required.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with financial and physical RPS trading markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain RPS position reports for Calpine’s retail units.
• Manage physical flow and settlement of RPS, RECs and Carbon Offsets.
• Reconcile RPS cost allocations between bundled and pass-through customers.
• Develop automated processes for calculating monthly RPS pass-through rates.
• Prepare RECs for retirement in accordance with yearly RPS obligations.
• Collaborate with Operations to optimize REC positions via banking.
• Prepare pricing for basic retail structures for new and existing customers.
• Communicate executable and indicative pricing to Sales in a timely manner.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Excel

Financial markets

Communication skills

PJM familiarity

CAISO/ERCOT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or technical discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Calpine is seeking a Commodity Data Analyst to price, manage data, and cover regulatory and market aspects for retail RPS transactions in competitive markets. The role interfaces with the commercial team on a wide range of issues related to retail and wholesale commodity transactions and reporting.

The position focuses on managing REC exposure from Calpine’s energy sales and requires a strong understanding of Renewable Portfolio Standards and reporting under various state regimes.