Power Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fundamental views on Eastern interconnect power markets, covering PJM, MISO, NYISO, and ISO-NE supply-demand dynamics, seasonal outlooks, and price drivers.
• Analyze load patterns, weather impacts, and demand trends across key Eastern regions to support the trading desk’s positioning and market read.
• Track thermal and renewable generation fleet conditions — outage schedules, capacity additions, retirements, and fuel cost dynamics — and assess their impact on regional power prices.
• Monitor hydro conditions, nuclear availability, and storage penetration in Eastern markets and integrate these into ongoing fundamental views.
• Synthesize fuel market fundamentals (natural gas, coal) and their pass-through effects on power price formation across Eastern hubs and zones.
• Serve as the primary research resource for the Head Trader, delivering timely, actionable fundamental analysis ahead of key market windows.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and seasonal market summaries that frame supply-demand balances, price risks, and notable developments across Eastern markets.
• Identify emerging themes — generation mix shifts, extreme weather setups, regulatory developments, transmission upgrades — that may create trading opportunities or risks for the East Power desk.
• Build and maintain fundamental dashboards, price forecasting models, and supply-demand trackers using Python, SQL, R, or Excel/VBA.
• Leverage datasets from ISO portals, EIA, Yes Energy, and proprietary sources to support ongoing fundamental research and scenario analysis.
• Apply statistical techniques to identify seasonal patterns, weather relationships, and structural drivers of Eastern power prices.
• Collaborate with data engineering to improve data pipelines and automate recurring research workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 2–5 years in energy markets, trading analytics, system operations, or fundamental power research.
• Strong modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and at least one programming language: Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, or C++.
• Familiarity with YES Energy, ISO portals, or market data platforms is an asset.
• Experience with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Exposure to optimal power flow tools such as PROMOD, AURORA, DAYZER, or UPLAN-NPM is a plus.
• Strong ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights for traders and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity about power markets.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a fast-paced trading team.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous, dynamic market environments.