Senior Energy Analyst - Renewable Portfolio Management

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Energy Analyst to lead renewable portfolio management from Johannesburg. You will forecast production, analyze market dynamics, and evaluate asset performance to optimize value.

Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background, experience with renewable energy technologies, and excellent communication skills to inform strategic decisions across engineering, finance, and business development teams. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics).
• 6+ years of energy market analysis, financial modeling, or portfolio management with renewables focus.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy tech (solar PV, wind).
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, modeling (DCF, NPV, IRR), and forecasting.
• Experience with energy market data sources and analytical tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy market dynamics including supply, demand, pricing, and regulatory frameworks for renewables.
• Monitor renewable energy assets against financial and operational targets.
• Develop complex financial models to assess viability of new projects and portfolio optimization.
• Forecast production and market prices with scenarios and sensitivities.
• Conduct due diligence for renewable investments and acquisitions.
• Prepare reports and presentations on market trends and portfolio performance for senior management.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and business development teams for analytical support.
• Stay updated on tech advances, policy changes, and trends in renewables.
• Identify risks and opportunities in the portfolio and propose mitigation or exploitation strategies.
• Support hedging strategies to manage market price volatility in Johannesburg.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering/Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the energy sector with operations based in **Johannesburg, Gauteng**, is seeking an experienced Senior Energy Analyst to focus on renewable portfolio management. This critical role will involve in-depth analysis of energy markets, performance monitoring of renewable energy assets, and strategic planning to optimize the value of the company's clean energy investments. You will be responsible for forecasting energy production, evaluating market trends, and contributing to the strategic direction of our client's renewable energy portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, a deep understanding of energy markets (particularly renewables), and excellent analytical and communication skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the sustainable energy transition in **Johannesburg** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze energy market dynamics, including supply, demand, pricing, and regulatory frameworks impacting renewable energy.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of renewable energy assets (e.g., solar, wind) against financial and operational targets.
• Develop complex financial models to assess the economic viability of new renewable energy projects and existing portfolio optimization.
• Forecast energy production and market prices, incorporating various scenarios and sensitivities.
• Conduct detailed due diligence for potential renewable energy investments and acquisitions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on market trends, portfolio performance, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and business development teams to provide analytical support.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements, policy changes, and emerging trends in the renewable energy sector.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the renewable energy portfolio and propose mitigation or exploitation strategies.
• Support the development and execution of hedging strategies to manage market price volatility in **Johannesburg**.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in energy market analysis, financial modeling, or portfolio management, with a significant focus on renewable energy.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies (solar PV, wind) and their operational characteristics.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, financial modeling (e.g., DCF, NPV, IRR), and forecasting techniques.
• Expertise in energy market data sources and analytical tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Python, R, SQL) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid team structure in **Johannesburg, Gauteng**.
• Deep knowledge of energy regulations and policies in South Africa is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
• Work on impactful projects contributing to a sustainable future.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in **Johannesburg**.