Senior Manager Fundamental Analytics

About the Role

Industry: Renewable Energy l Solar l Wind l Battery  
Location: USA
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent
Reports To: Head of Commercial Structuring

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Role Overview

Develop and maintain dynamic fundamental market and adjacent quantitative/qualitative analysis platform. This key position will be central to Zelestra’s price, supply, demand and other fundamental forecasting capabilities driving decision making of Zelestra’s commercial activities in our core markets (ERCOT, MISO, SPP and PJM).

Role Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power and gas analysis, with a focus on renewable energy 
• Direct experience with one or more of our key ISOs (ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM), including market structures, regulation, data and interface.
• Familiarity with power and natural gas price forecasting methods and vendors, energy risk management platforms and market data systems.
• Understanding of renewable energy technologies, grid integration, energy storage, and the economics of renewable energy markets.
• Strong ability to tackle complex problems using quantitative methods, energy market and a data-driven approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming and database languages would be an asset.
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.

Role Responsibility

• Generate and update timely view of price, supply, demand and other drivers influencing Zelestra’s portfolio and M&A activities.
• Lead the production and presentation of commercial market reports
• Analyze energy market trends, energy prices, weather patterns, and other external factors that may influence renewable energy production and market behavior.
• Create predictive models for energy price forecasting and demand-supply analysis.
• Support the optimization of energy generation and storage strategies for wind, solar, or other renewable assets. Apply quantitative techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs while meeting demand.
• Perform congestion analysis and its impact to individual projects, transactions and overall Zelestra’s portfolio.
• Collect and clean large datasets (e.g., weather data, energy production data) to extract actionable insights.
• Work with energy traders, asset managers, and other Zelestra colleagues to develop strategies for buying/selling renewable energy, certificates, carbon credits, or power purchase agreements (PPAs). Assist in managing the risks of trading renewable energy assets.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Apply Today!

Apply today to play a key role in shaping Zelestra’s market strategy by developing and maintaining a dynamic platform for fundamental analysis across ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM

Keywords: Solar Project Development, Wind Energy Development, Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Clean Energy Jobs, Renewable Energy Operations,  Energy Storage Projects, Solar Energy Careers, Wind Farm Projects, Battery Storage Systems. 

The salary for this position typically ranges from minimum to mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program. 

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