Commercial Analyst

Overview Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is a growth‑oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We are seeking a motivated Commercial Analyst to join our Commercial Operations team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will support the financial performance, reporting, and commercial strategy of a portfolio of power generation assets while working closely with experienced leaders and cross‑functional teams. Responsibilities Build and maintain financial and operational models to forecast revenue, costs, gross margin, and asset performance. Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer‑term planning by analyzing commercial and operational drivers. Monitor trade performance and profit‑and‑loss results, explaining key market and operational drivers. Prepare accurate and timely reports on generation, revenue, margin, and key performance indicators. Support settlement review and reconciliation by identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes. Analyze energy, capacity, ancillary services, fuel, and emissions market trends and their impact on asset performance. Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments and provide clear, data‑driven insights. Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Excel, Python, and related tools. Develop and improve automated reporting, dashboards, API‑based data connections, and analytical tools. Collaborate with trading, risk, finance, accounting, and asset management teams on cross‑functional priorities and ad‑hoc analysis. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline. 0–3 years of experience in an analytical, financial, energy, or other quantitative environment. Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis. Strong Excel skills for analysis, modeling, and reporting. Experience with Python or similar tools for automation, reporting, or data analysis. Working knowledge of SQL or database querying. Ability to work with large datasets and translate analysis into clear business insights. Interest in or exposure to power markets, natural gas markets, or the energy industry; PJM and MISO knowledge is an asset. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and curiosity. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and across teams. Working Conditions Hybrid office/work‑from‑home position based in our Washington DC office. The role requires minimal travel. Additional Details The pay range for this position in Washington, DC is $80,000 to $100,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus. Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1,000 referral reward. In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America. The successful candidate will undergo an education verification, reference checks, and criminal record check. #J-18808-Ljbffr