Senior Energy Market Analyst | Remote Impact & Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Exposure to diverse clients

Industry data & tools access

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a strategic energy consultancy to recruit an Energy Market Analyst for a remote role. You will research, analyze, and forecast trends across renewables, conventional power, and emerging technologies to support clients' strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, energy economics understanding, and proficiency with market data tools. You will build financial models, prepare market reports, and present findings to clients and internal teams

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, finance, energy management, or related field.
• 4+ years in energy market analysis, finance, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of energy economics, market structures, and regulation.
• Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting with Excel.
• Experience with market data sources (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, EIA).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of global and regional energy markets.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast prices and costs.
• Analyze regulatory, tech, and geopolitical impacts on markets.
• Identify investment opportunities and risks for clients.
• Prepare market reports, presentations, and briefing documents.
• Monitor market indicators and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to provide strategic advice.
• Stay updated on renewables, storage, grid modernization, and new tech.
• Contribute to new analytical methodologies and tools.
• Present findings to clients and at industry forums.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Energy Management, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Refinitiv Eikon

EIA

Job description

Placements24 partners with a strategic energy consultancy to recruit an Energy Market Analyst for a remote role. You will research, analyze, and forecast trends across renewables, conventional power, and emerging technologies to support clients' strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong quantitative skills, energy economics understanding, and proficiency with market data tools. You will build financial models, prepare market reports, and present findings to clients and internal teams