Remote Senior Renewable Energy Analyst | Strategy & Finance

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Health insurance

Development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Analyst to join a fully remote strategy team. You will conduct market research, feasibility studies, and financial modeling for solar and wind projects, providing strategic insights to support investment decisions and project development.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in a quantitative field and 5+ years in energy market analysis, with strong Excel/Python/R/SQL skills and a deep understanding of renewable technologies,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in energy market analysis, financial modeling, or project finance, with a strong focus on renewable energy.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Python, R, SQL).
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies, project development lifecycles, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform market analysis, trend forecasting, and competitive intelligence within the renewable energy sector.
• Conduct financial modeling, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and sensitivity testing for renewable energy projects.
• Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of new solar, wind, and other clean energy projects.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project development and investment processes.
• Stay current with policy developments, technological advancements, and market dynamics in the renewable energy space.

Skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Remote work

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Analyst to join a fully remote strategy team. You will conduct market research, feasibility studies, and financial modeling for solar and wind projects, providing strategic insights to support investment decisions and project development.

The ideal candidate has a master's degree in a quantitative field and 5+ years in energy market analysis, with strong Excel/Python/R/SQL skills and a deep understanding of renewable technologies,