Market Analyst Specialist

Role Summary

The Market Analyst Specialist is responsible for, in partnership, with internal team members, the analysis of Great River Hydro’s renewable energy and associated products in the New England marketplace to support optimization of GRH’s fleet. We are seeking a detail-orientated, highly motivated candidate who possesses a strong understanding of the energy sector, specifically renewable energy and a passion for analyzing market data to drive strategic decision making. This role will focus on gathering, interpreting and presenting data related to the energy markets in New England regions, with an emphasis on market trends, demand trends, policy impacts and future growth opportunities. The Market Analyst Specialist will conduct market research to assess trends, risks and opportunities in the Northeast energy markets to support GRH’s strategic decision making.

This role travels as needed to company offices and facilities located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Limited overnight and out of the region travel could be required.

Responsibilities

- Provides analytical support of market and asset information to facilitate the Marketing Team’s strategic decision making in market optimization.

- Supports Marketing Team in forecasting generation and revenue for Finance & Accounting and Senior Leadership.

- Conducts in depth research on energy markets, ancillary services, renewable energy credits of current and emerging technologies within the New England Region.

- Works closely with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Finance & Accounting and Operations to provide market intelligence to drive strategic decision making.

- Supports bid submissions and scheduling of assets, alongside internal team members.

- On call every third weekend marketing support responsibilities.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Energy Economics, Business, Environmental Science, Communications or related discipline preferred, additional experience required in lieu of degree.

- 2-4 years prior market analysis. Experience in the New England energy market a strong plus.

- Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize and give attention to detail.

- Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to work independently yet collaboratively while keeping key stakeholders informed.

- ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment; prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency; and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Strong working knowledge of bulk electric systems, ISO and NEPOOL GIS a PLUS.

- Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication skills.

- Ability to travel as needed throughout MA, NH, VT.

- Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects.

- Strong PC skills, including MS Office with an emphasis on SharePoint/Excel.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or listen. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/copiers, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. When in and around our assets, employee may be around potential hazards with regards to machinery/mechanical and electrical equipment. Temperatures may vary depending on location and noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas. Employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE depending on working location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westborough, MA 01581