Market Analyst - Power Trading Analytics

Overview We are looking for a full‑time Market Analyst to join Wood Mackenzie’s Power Trading Analytics (PTA) team. The role focuses on North American power market fundamentals, price forecasting, asset valuation, and strategy. About you You bring a strong background in analytics and growing expertise within the power industry. You are detail‑oriented, intellectually curious, commercially savvy, and comfortable presenting to clients. About the role The Market Analyst will drive the delivery of industry‑leading short‑term power outlooks and support customers with actionable analytics. Responsibilities Participate in and lead the daily operational tasks with the Market Associate/Analyst group Ensure high‑quality forecasts and analytics are provided to customers from the entire team Operate models and support tools daily that include spatial, data visualization, and power flow applications to identify and solve problems specific to an ISO market Understand and communicate current‑day / next‑day operational and financial risk to asset owners, traders, retailers, etc. transacting in the markets daily, to assist them in making asset optimization decisions Provide insights and risks associated with longer‑term congestion patterns, transmission upgrades, and outages through quarterly seasonal outlooks Own initiatives related to efficiencies and products outside of routine daily operational tasks Run regional support workbooks daily and continuously improve the level of granularity provided to the team and customer Manipulate large datasets and determine correlations and relationships between potential market drivers, prices, and events Improve current processes by automating critical tasks using macros (Visual Basic/Python) Present research projects, memos, or reports on market‑relevant topics to the ISO desk, leadership, managers, and other decision‑makers, and advise on the effects of various courses of action Requirements Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, math, statistics, or an energy‑related discipline Previous experience in a power or trading vertical At least 2 years of business or professional work experience Ability to lead and train entry‑level associates and analysts Nice to Haves Experience in programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, or comparable languages Compensation Salary range: $85,000–$100,000, representing base pay only and not including short‑term incentive compensation or commission. Base pay is adjusted for location, experience, qualifications, and training. Other notes This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. You can read more about your rights under the law at #J-18808-Ljbffr Genscape, Inc.