Analyst, Renewable Portfolio Settlements

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This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description Position Overview

The Analyst, Renewable Portfolio Settlements will report to the Director, Renewable Portfolio Settlements and is responsible for settling physical and financial energy commodity transactions for various wind, solar and battery storage generation projects. The role involves identifying pricing and production data issues and communicating and resolving data disputes with trading counterparties, RTOs/ISOs, and internal stakeholders. The role requires detailed independent analysis of electricity generation and trade data through a shadow settlement process and the use of Allegro and Adapt2 software programs. Also, the ability to understand Power Purchase Agreements, ISDA contracts and pricing formulas. Periodic regulatory reporting is also required. It is essential for the Analyst to exercise good business judgment and to make prudent business decisions for timely dispute resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

- Using their knowledge of the renewable energy industry and the North American power markets, identify and resolve differences and disputes between anticipated and realized settlement values.

- Validate power generation and pricing data using internal and external sources. Data sources include Allegro, Adapt2, PI Datalink, and Power BI.

- Send daily power meter data validations to counterparties while adhering to market deadlines.

- Create and maintain Excel templates with validated power generation and price detail for energy customers and hedge counterparties in accordance with contractual provisions.

- Ensure invoices are validated and internally distributed in time to meet all payment deadlines.

- Navigate regional grid website portals to obtain settlement files and pricing data to reconcile invoices.

- Perform analytical research to determine cause of settlement discrepancies.

- Monitor power transactions for weekly and monthly counterparty settlements, to ensure they are captured in the transaction management system correctly.

- Prepare and submit, on secure agency websites, quarterly regulatory reports to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, monthly regulatory submissions to the Department of Energy and Statistics Canada

- Assist other departments with financial and market analysis for the company’s fleet of projects, as requested.

- Assist with onboarding of new projects in the development stage.

- Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to improve invoice production timeliness and achieve other efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an analytical field such as economics, finance, accounting, renewable energy and sustainability or similar field.

- 1-2+ years of relevant experience (power and/or natural gas experience preferred).

- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

- General understanding of energy commodity markets and regional power/independent system operators (e.g. PJM, ERCOT, NYISO, MISO, SPP, ISO-NE, CAISO, etc.)

- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills and good attention to detail with the ability to organize and analyze large quantities of data.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is mandatory. Must be able to exhibit solid understanding of Excel formulas and pivot tables.

- Exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete settlement responsibilities in accordance with internal and external deadlines.

- Familiarity with energy trading and risk management software (e.g. Allegro) desired.

- Experience reading and interpreting PPA contracts preferred.

- Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight as well as in a team setting.

- Exhibit effective written and oral communication skills, including email, Microsoft Teams video conferencing, phone, and in-person communications.

Base Pay

$25-$30 USD Hourly

15% Bonus

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.