Sr. Analyst, Energy Markets - Eastern US

Capital Power Operations (USA) Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 117.000 - 169.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Educación

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

Master's degree or professional designation

Herramientas

Excel

Python

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Energy Markets, the Senior Specialist provides expert analysis and market insight to support Capital Power’s investment, asset management, commercial, and trading decisions. The role is accountable for market price forecasts, asset gross margin projections, and strategic market assessments across assigned North American power markets.

Responsibilities

• Own long‑term fundamental power market forecasts (energy, capacity, ancillary services, and environmental products) for assigned regions.
• Review, develop, and defend key market assumptions including supply, demand, fuel prices, emissions pricing, policy impacts, and cost of new entry (CONE).
• Lead asset‑level gross margin projections, dispatch modeling, and financial proformas to support budgeting, long‑term planning, and project valuations.
• Support business development and expansion initiatives by delivering price forecasts, dispatch analysis, and due diligence assessments for new investments.
• Provide strategic market insights to Commercial and Supply & Trading teams to support origination, hedging, and contracting strategies.
• Manage external consultants, including scope definition, assumption review, quality control, and interpretation of results.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and briefings to cross‑functional teams, senior management and executive teams on market outlooks, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and market design developments, assess their commercial and financial impacts, and incorporate their implications into price projections.
• Design and implement market dashboards for consumption across the company.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Commerce. Master’s degree or professional designation (or progress toward one) is an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in North American power and gas markets.
• Demonstrated experience forecasting wholesale electricity prices and asset revenues.
• Proven ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable business recommendations.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Advanced quantitative and financial modeling skills (CONE, LCOE, dispatch, gross margin).
• Strong understanding of power market structures and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python and data analysis tools; exposure to market models is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $117,000 – $169,000 USD, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus. Relocation assistance may be available depending on posting requirements.

Eligibility

All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America. The successful candidate will undergo education verification, reference checks, and a criminal record check.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.