Vice President, Energy, Power & Utilities - Policy & Investment

Capstone LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone LLC seeks a VP-level Energy Analyst to drive policy and investment insights across electricity, utilities, and grid infrastructure. You will analyze regulatory developments, craft data-driven theses, and communicate complex views to policymakers and investors.

You’ll lead cross-functional collaboration with policy and research teams, producing client-ready reports and briefs to help clients anticipate market inflection points in the U.S. energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Policy, Economics, Finance, Energy).
• Minimum 5 years in equity research, consulting, investment banking, or policy analysis.
• Expertise in electricity markets, power generation, grid regulation, and energy transition policy.
• Experience engaging with senior policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Familiarity with RTOs/ISOs, especially PJM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth policy and regulatory analysis across electricity, utilities, and grid sectors.
• Identify investment-relevant insights from legislation, regulation, and market trends.
• Build relationships with regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and investors.
• Develop and present equity research ideas with cross-team collaboration.
• Produce high-quality written reports, policy briefings, and client presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Written and presentation skills

Self-motivation

Policy-investment insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

## Vice President, Energy, Power & Utilities - Policy & InvestmentApplylocations: Washington, DCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100028**Job Description:**Capstone is seeking a highly motivated Energy Analyst with specialized expertise in electricity, power generation, and utilities policy. This individual will develop differentiated investment ideas grounded in rigorous policy and regulatory analysis. The successful candidate will regularly engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders, as well as institutional investors across the U.S. energy sector.As part of Capstone’s energy research team, you will analyze complex policy developments, evaluate their financial and strategic implications, and communicate your insights through clear, actionable investment theses. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of policy, markets, and investing, helping clients anticipate key inflection points in the evolving U.S. energy landscape.**Key Responsibilities*** Conduct in-depth policy and regulatory analysis across electricity, utilities, power generation, and grid infrastructure sectors* Identify and articulate investment-relevant insights from legislative, regulatory, and market trends* Build and maintain relationships with regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and investors* Develop and present equity research ideas and differentiated opinions supported by robust, data-driven analysis with colleagues across Capstone’s policy and research teams to provide comprehensive, cross-sector perspectives* Produce high-quality written reports, policy briefings, and client presentation**Qualifications and Attributes****Ideal candidates will demonstrate*** Exceptional analytical and creative thinking skills* The ability to form and clearly express independent, well-supported opinions* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement* Excellent writing and presentation abilities* A proven track record of self-motivation and independent project execution* A genuine passion for connecting policy and politics with investing**Education and Experience Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., in Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or Energy-related disciplines* Minimum 5 years of experience in equity research, consulting, investment banking, or policy analysis, ideally within the power and utilities or energy sector, banking, government, regulatory bodies, or policy analysis* Significant expertise in electricity markets, power generation (renewable and conventional), grid regulation, and energy transition policy* Demonstrated experience engaging with senior policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders* Deep familiarity with regional transmission organizations (RTOs/ISOs), particularly PJM**Preferred Background*** Familiarity with regional transmission organizations (RTOs/ISOs) and utility regulatory frameworks* Background in equity research or policy-focused financial analysis* Based in or open to relocation to Washington, D.C., New York, or HoustonWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.