Principal Analyst - Global Power Market

Responsibilities

• Market & policy analysis: Track and interpret regulatory changes, policy frameworks, and investment signals impacting power markets. Assess implications of these changes on generation mix, pricing, and system operations.
• Research & forecasting: Develop and refine technology outlooks and power price forecasts using regional power models. Incorporate emerging trends such as battery storage, curtailment, and grid flexibility into modelling workflows. Ensure forecasts are robust, bankable, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Modelling & data enhancement: Collaborate with global research groups to improve modelling methodologies and data quality. Support the development of advanced analytical tools tailored for transaction and valuation support. Manage data workflows, conduct in-depth analysis, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Client engagement: Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders. Deliver insights through presentations, reports, and bespoke advisory projects. Respond to client queries with clear, data-driven analysis.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with various teams within the organisation to ensure smooth delivery of services and seamless integration of market research, data analytics, and commercial expertise into the transaction advisory process.

Requirements

• Intellectually curious, collaborative, and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Focused on delivering exceptional client services.
• Committed to continuous growth and improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in developer, consultancy/equity research, private equity, financial institutions, or another market/investment‑focused organization.
• Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills, including experience in modelling (Plexos, Aurora or any other platform) or commercial analysis in power markets.
• Experience writing research papers and client presentations.
• Comfortable working with large datasets, databases, and APIs; familiar with tools such as Python, SQL, and Power Query for data handling and analysis.
• Experience in optimization models is an advantage, as is experience of modelling or commercial analysis in power markets.

Skills

• Strong knowledge and experience in power and renewables markets, with particular understanding of power plant technologies, operations, and economics.
• Understanding of market trends, regulatory issues, and key drivers in the power sector.
• Familiarity with the enablers and implications of decarbonization in the energy sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Fluency in additional European or Asian languages is an advantage.