Sr Market Operations Analyst (Energy)

Avant Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

HSA

Dependent Education Support

Parking or Transit

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

401k Matching

EV Allowance

Snacks

Job summary

Avant Energy is seeking a Senior Market Operations Analyst in Minneapolis to support daily operation and optimization of wholesale electricity generation portfolios, reporting to the Director of Market Operations.

The role requires 3+ years in business analysis, strong Excel, and experience in energy markets. You’ll develop market offer strategies, analyze portfolios, and collaborate with senior staff on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field. MBA or Masters degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a business analysis capacity using analytical tools and methods to identify trends, develop projections, etc.
• Experience in analytical, market operations, asset management, or energy industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of analytical methods, data analysis and statistics through work experience, internships, research positions, or work-study.
• Computer skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with VBA, SQL, Python, R, Power BI or another analytical tool is a plus.
• Highly analytical, quantitatively oriented, and able to learn quickly.
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and ambiguity.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative team player that can work independently when necessary and remain calm dealing with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Developing and analyzing generation market offer strategies.
• Optimizing the value of our generation portfolios.
• Executing energy market transactions.
• Supporting asset management activities.
• Performing quantitative analysis and developing operational reports
• Learning regional electricity market rules and market operations.
• Participates in on-call rotation after training.
• Contributes to the knowledge of energy markets for senior management decisions.
• Lead analytical assignments, mentor junior staff, and provide technical guidance on market operations activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Quantitative analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or quantitative field

MBA or Masters degree preferred

Tools

VBA

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Job description

Avant Energy seeks to hire a Senior Market Operations Analyst to join our Market Operations team. This position is responsible for supporting the daily operation and optimization of wholesale electricity generation portfolios. The successful candidate will join our Market Operations team, and report directly to the Director of Market Operations. Avant is a place where you can have a career that provides a sense of purpose. We have a culture grounded in doing the right thing and believe in a better tomorrow.

This is an opportunity for someone who has an interest in energy, wants to work in a fast-paced team environment, can perform analytical work, and is able to draw conclusions and make good decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr. Market Operations Analyst has the opportunity to collaborate with others and provide expertise to support management of our clients’ energy objectives. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and analyzing generation market offer strategies.
• Optimizing the value of our generation portfolios.
• Executing energy market transactions.
• Supporting asset management activities.
• Performing quantitative analysis and developing operational reports
• Learning regional electricity market rules and market operations.
• Participating in the Avant paid on-call rotation after successful training
• Contributes significantly to the continued development of our knowledge and understanding of energy markets.
• Produces work that is needed for Senior Management strategic decision- making.
• Lead analytical assignments, mentor junior staff, and provide technical guidance on market operations activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field. MBA or Masters degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a business analysis capacity using analytical tools and methods to identify trends, develop projections, etc.
• Experience in analytical, market operations, asset management, or energy industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of analytical methods, data analysis and statistics through work experience, internships, research positions, or work-study.
• Computer skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with VBA, SQL, Python, R, Power BI or another analytical tool is a plus.
• Highly analytical, quantitatively oriented, and able to learn quickly.
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and ambiguity.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic and collaborative team player that can work independently when necessary and remain calm dealing with urgency.

COMPENSATION

Avant provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Company-Paid Medical & Dental
• Company-Paid HSA
• Dependent Education Support
• Paid Parking or Public Transit
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching Contribution
• Electric Vehicle Allowance
• Free Healthy choice snacks

ABOUT US

Avant Energy is an energy management company that has provided energy consulting, project development and utility management services to Native American, utility, and college and university clients for nearly 40 years. We believe that “better is possible” – we do not accept the status quo and are continually striving to create value for our clients.

OUR VALUES

Our business is built on beliefs in human dignity, mutual respect, and integrity. Our collaborative culture encourages employees to grow professionally and be creative. We are community-focused in our approach to both clients and our business.

If we are a good fit for your skills and interest, we look forward to hearing from you at www.avantenergy.com.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future.