The Energy Authority

Senior Portfolio Analyst

Bellevue, WA

full_time

$80,648-$160,729

About This Job

Portfolio Analyst, Senior

Regular Full-Time

Bellevue, WA, US

About The Energy Authority

The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.

Join Our Team as a Senior Portfolio Analyst

Are you passionate about making a difference in the energy sector? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can drive real change? As a Portfolio Analyst at TEA, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical decisions that will shape the future of energy for communities across the country.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of the rapidly evolving electric utility landscape. With public policy driving unprecedented changes in generating technologies and market dynamics, your insights will be essential. You’ll work with cutting-edge tools, develop innovative models, and provide sound analytics that empower our Member and Partner utilities to navigate complex challenges. Whether it’s forecasting key market drivers or recommending risk-reducing strategies, your work will have a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do:

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Strategic Innovation:

Identify and analyze the potential impacts of technological advancements on the energy grid, supporting the transition to sustainable energy.

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Risk Modeling:

Develop stochastic models that enable smart hedging decisions, protecting our clients from market volatility.

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Simulation & Analysis:

Build and utilize simulation models for production costing and transmission congestion, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

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Trading & Valuation:

Provide insights into trading strategies and asset valuation, driving profitability and sustainable growth.

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Economic Advising:

Offer economic advice to clients and senior management on portfolio management and strategic decision-making.

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Forecasting:

Predict key market drivers to inform long-term energy strategies for utilities.

Analytical Skills Required:

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Proficiency in MS Office productivity and automation software, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

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Experience with production cost modeling software, such as PLEXOS or Aurora from Energy Exemplar.

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Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, with a knack for data mining and visualization.

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Competency in R or Python for statistical programming and machine learning applications.

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Working knowledge of R shiny or similar web application frameworks.

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Ability to build both fundamental and probability-based models for asset and trade valuation.

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Strong background in math, statistics, and stochastic modeling (e.g., Monte Carlo methods).

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Excellent communication skills to present complex data and analyses in an understandable way.

Education and Experience:

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Bachelor's degree in engineering, advanced mathematics, computer science, finance, economics, or a related field is required.

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A Master’s degree is preferred, and a Ph.D. is a plus. Relevant industry experience is essential.

Certifications:

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Professional Engineering License is desirable for candidates with an engineering background.

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Certifications such as CFA (Certified Financial Analyst), PRIMA, or GARP (Professional Risk Manager Certification) are advantageous for those with a financial background.

Why Join Us?

You will be at the forefront of the energy sector's transformation, working with cutting-edge tools like Machine Learning, Python, R, and advanced simulation software. If you’re passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Compensation:

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Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications: $80,648 – $109,113, $94,880 - $128,368, $118,800 - $160,729.

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Annual target short-term incentive rate of 20% of base salary based on corporate, team, and individual performance.

Benefits:

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Paid time off starting at 17 days per year, plus nine paid holidays.

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401(a) employer contribution and 457(b) deferred compensation retirement savings plans.

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Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

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Health savings and flexible spending accounts.

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Great work-life balance and company culture with high visibility to senior executives.

Ready to make an impact in the energy sector? Apply now to join our team as a Portfolio Analyst and help shape the future of energy trading!

TEA Values

TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.

TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.

If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you.

It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.