Research Analyst - Global Power Markets

London, England, United Kingdom

12/10/2024

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Role Purpose

We are seeking a Research Analyst to support the development of asset-level revenue forecasts for renewable, conventional, and storage assets across global markets. This role involves conducting in-depth market research, analysing historical and current energy data, and providing insights to enhance forecasting accuracy. The Research Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into revenue models and support project delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Research on global power markets, including trends in revenue mechanisms for all types of generation technologies.
• Analyse historical and real-time market data to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities for asset performance.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes, market designs, and policy updates that impact energy assets globally.
• Provide detailed market assumptions and context to support revenue forecasting models.
• Analyse demand, supply, and weather trends to refine market inputs and validate forecast outputs.
• Prepare concise and comprehensive reports, memos, and presentations summarizing research insights.
• Maintain a structured repository of data sources, research findings, and key assumptions.
• Track and synthesize relevant publications, reports, and news from industry sources.
• Work with data analysts to ensure research findings align with datasets used in modelling.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to incorporate market insights into deliverables.
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders, addressing key questions and challenges.
  
  

Expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Energy Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in energy market research, consulting, or analytics.
• Solid understanding of power markets, renewable energy and storage technologies, along with conventional technology trends.
• Familiarity with working in electricity and energy markets.
• Experience with research tools, market reports, and energy datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is a plus.
  
  

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