Senior Power Markets Strategist - Eastern US

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Capital Power is seeking a Senior Specialist to provide expert analysis and market insight for investment, asset management, and trading decisions in North American power markets. The role focuses on market price forecasts, asset gross margin projections, and strategic market assessments.

Responsibilities include leading dispatch modeling, reviewing key market assumptions, and delivering strategic insights to Commercial and Trading teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Commerce; advanced degree assets.
• 5+ years of experience in North American power and gas markets.
• Forecast wholesale electricity prices and asset revenues.
• Translate complex market dynamics into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own long-term fundamental power market forecasts for assigned regions.
• Review and defend market assumptions including supply, demand, fuel prices and policy impacts.
• Lead asset-level gross margin projections and dispatch modeling to support planning.
• Support business development with price forecasts and due diligence for new investments.
• Provide market insights to commercial and trading teams for hedging and contracting.
• Manage external consultants and interpret results.
• Prepare presentations and briefings for senior management on outlooks and risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and incorporate implications into price projections.
• Design and implement market dashboards for company-wide use.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Engineering/Math/Statistics/Commerce

Master's degree or professional designation

Tools

Excel

Python

Data analysis tools

Job description

Capital Power is seeking a Senior Specialist to provide expert analysis and market insight for investment, asset management, and trading decisions in North American power markets. The role focuses on market price forecasts, asset gross margin projections, and strategic market assessments.

Responsibilities include leading dispatch modeling, reviewing key market assumptions, and delivering strategic insights to Commercial and Trading teams.