Market Analyst or Associate

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 70 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

DESRI seeks a resourceful individual to join its team as a market analyst or associate. This person will play a key role in analyzing market scheduling, conducting analyses, and performing financial calculations. The successful candidate will be part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage projects in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

As an Energy Analyst or Associate, you will be responsible for monitoring market trends and regulatory changes to optimize scheduling processes, analyzing market data to identify opportunities and risks associated with scheduling decisions, and conducting reviews of Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) analysis to optimize energy dispatch and ensure grid reliability. The individual in this role will also be expected to perform financial calculations to assess the economic impact of energy transactions and scheduling decisions, develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making, perform DART and Basis Analysis to evaluate price differentials between various energy markets, and maintain a thorough understanding of the US energy market dynamics, including regulatory frameworks, market structures, and key players. Furthermore, you will be expected to stay updated on market trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies impacting the energy sector, and provide insights and recommendations based on market analysis to support business objectives.