Gunvor
Power Analyst
Houston · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
PythonMATLABSQLData EngineeringData ScienceData VisualizationForecastingExcelResearchCommunication
About the role
- The Power Analyst provides fundamental research and market intelligence directly supporting the East Power Desk.
- The role centers on supply-demand analysis, price formation, and generation and load dynamics across Eastern interconnect markets.
- Track thermal and renewable generation fleet conditions - outage schedules, capacity additions, retirements, and fuel cost dynamics - and assess their impact on regional power prices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain fundamental views on Eastern interconnect power markets, covering PJM, MISO, NYISO, and ISO-NE supply-demand dynamics, seasonal outlooks, and price drivers.
- Analyze load patterns, weather impacts, and demand trends across key Eastern regions to support the trading desk's positioning and market read.
- Trading Desk Support
- Identify emerging themes - generation mix shifts, extreme weather setups, regulatory developments, transmission upgrades - that may create trading opportunities or risks for the East Power desk.
- Support trade idea generation by providing the fundamental context behind forward price curves, seasonal spreads, and inter-zonal relationships.
- Build and maintain fundamental dashboards, price forecasting models, and supply-demand trackers using Python, SQL, R, or Excel/VBA.
- Leverage datasets from ISO portals, EIA, Yes Energy, and proprietary sources to support ongoing fundamental research and scenario analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Education
- Experience
- 2-5 years in energy markets, trading analytics, system operations, or fundamental power research.
Nice to have
- Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, or C++.
- High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity about power markets.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a fast-paced trading team.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguous, dynamic market environments.
- If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Skills
- Tools & Platforms
- Communication
- Work Style
- Our people make all the difference in our success.
- Strong modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and at least one programming language: Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, or C++.
- Familiarity with YES Energy, ISO portals, or market data platforms is an asset.
- Experience with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
- Exposure to optimal power flow tools such as PROMOD, AURORA, DAYZER, or UPLAN-NPM is a plus.
- Strong ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights for traders and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Fundamental Research & Market Coverage
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