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

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 perferred
• 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