Power Market Analyst- CAISO/WECC Desk (closed)

Genscape, a DMGT company, is a leading global provider of energy information for commodity and financial markets.

Utilizing patented technologies and proprietary algorithms, Genscape provides accurate & timely data on capacities, flow and utilization for all major energy commodities. The product offerings include real-time information services for power, natural gas and oil in North America and Europe as well as fundamentals-based market intelligence services which market participants rely upon to better understand drivers, risks and dynamics of regional power and gas markets.

Genscape is committed to enhancing the market activities of our clients through access to superior fundamental data and market intelligence.

Additional information about our Company can be found at www.genscape.com

Our team of almost 160 employees at Genscape is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate for providing excellent products and customer service. We look for individuals interested in growing with our company, and working in an exciting, open and collegial work environment.  We have offices in Amsterdam, Boston, Boulder, New York and Louisville, Kentucky.

Genscape is seeking a talented and driven analyst with a strong interest in the power markets looking to develop their career in the energy market space.

Responsibilities:

• Research information relating to the power industry, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and WECC.  Gain/have a strong fundamental understanding of the CAISO/WECC power markets
• Operate models and support tools daily that include spatial, data visualization, and power flow applications.
• Run regional support workbooks daily and continuously improve the level of granularity provided to the team and customer.
• Manipulate large datasets and determine correlations and relationships between potential market drivers, prices, and events. 
• Perform data acquisition, data reporting, and chart/graph creation, primarily using Excel.
• Improve current processes by automating critical tasks using macros (visual basic).
• Validate key assumptions using real-time market data and track the team’s performance; research conflicting theories and quantitatively present results.  Use metrics to improve performance and understand bias.
• Present the CAISO/WECC desk with research projects/presentations on market relevant topics as requested.
• Provide general support for customers (analysts and traders) in their daily process via phone, IM, and email.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  
• Flexible time schedule required.  (early mornings)
• Highly quantitative individual with the ability to do thorough analysis on the go.
• Very strong Excel skills are required (vlookups, hlookups, formula relationships, pivot tables, macros, etc.).
• Experience with VBA preferred; experience with C++ also welcomed.
• Energy industry experience is preferred.  Strong English and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a time-sensitive, high-pressure environment.
• Good technical skills.
• Unique problem solver with a ‘why not’ attitude.

Genscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate, nor will tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, or handicap or disability.