A key Optimus power generation client is looking for a Commercial Analyst to conduct analysis of power asset optimization for their entire portfolio.

To be considered, you must have relevant experience working in the power generation sector, have advanced Excel skills and a strong knowledge of power markets and its fundamental drivers.

Qualified candidates, please send your resume to Jennifer.Hibbetts@optimus-us.com.

Essential Functions

• Analyze Power Markets including: PJM, NYISO, ISONE, MISO, or others to support portfolio optimization.
• Present commercial/operational data that has been gathered and analyzed to management monthly, or as needed.
• Daily reporting on power plant activity.
• Maintain the evaluation tools used by the Commercial Asset Management team.
• Provide clear market analysis that assists the decision making for hedge strategies.
• Help onboard new projects
• Update/Manage financial & dispatch models of operating projects
• Continually validate and test modelling approaches via back-testing and/or other methods
• Run scenarios using existing project model and/or self-created models to ensure decision-making is being informed by thorough analysis.
• Effectively communicate market/project analysis at project team meetings to represent Commercial Department
• Build models, tools, processes and infrastructure that supports the organization's accuracy, efficiency and scalability.
• Assist with the many other departments to keep structured financial models updated.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and develop relationships with other departments.
• Help prepare presentations for Sr. Management to support any strategic initiatives within Assets
• Perform functions within applicable state, federal and local laws and ISO procedures and jurisdictions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field. (Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or other quantitative field with business or finance experience is also suitable) – MBA preferred
• 5 years of energy or infrastructure industry experience in a project finance or fund administration role.
• Ability to model project finance transactions in power generation sector .
• Ability to operate Financial Engineering Associates (FEA) software.
• Database expertise (proficiency in Excel).
• Strong knowledge of power markets and fundamental drivers
• Strong understanding of LMP based Wholesale Power Markets
• Excellent problem solver and analytic/strategic thinker
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US . We are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship at this time.