Manager, Market Analytics & Commercial Strategy
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a commercially focused and highly analytical energy markets professional to support strategic decision-making across a growing portfolio of utility-scale energy infrastructure projects. This individual will serve as a key resource for market intelligence, commercial analysis, customer strategy and project valuation, working closely with the Origination team and executive leadership.
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing complex energy markets, identifying commercial opportunities and translating data into actionable business insights that support growth, investment decisions and long-term market strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive view of North American renewable energy ISOs
- Conduct quantitative, data-driven analysis of power prices, energy market fundamentals, supply-demand dynamics, transmission constraints, load growth trends and regulatory developments.
- Build and maintain market outlooks that support project valuation, investment decisions, commercial strategy, and portfolio optimization.
- Evaluate market opportunities and risks associated with renewable energy, energy storage, conventional generation, and emerging energy technologies.
- Monitor evolving market rules, regulatory proceedings, policy changes, and utility procurement activities, assessing their impact on business strategy and project economics.
- Analyze customer demand trends, procurement strategies, and emerging opportunities across utility, corporate, industrial, and large-load customer segments.
- Leverage internal analysis and external market intelligence to develop informed perspectives on market conditions and future trends.
- Manage relationships with external consultants, market intelligence providers, and forecasting vendors.
- Collaborate closely with development, commercial, finance, operations, and executive leadership teams to provide actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.
- Support commercial evaluations, competitive solicitations, customer opportunities, and business development initiatives.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and executive-level materials summarizing key market insights, opportunities, and risks.
- Lead, mentor, and help grow analytical capabilities within the organization as business needs evolve.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Advanced degree or professional designation (MBA, CFA, CPA, P.Eng., ERP, or similar) is considered an asset.
- 8-15+ years of experience in power market analysis, utility planning, energy consulting, commercial strategy, asset valuation, energy trading analytics, generation development, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of North American electricity markets, market structures, power fundamentals, and commodity market drivers.
- Experience assessing market fundamentals that impact renewable generation, battery storage, flexible generation assets, and broader energy infrastructure investments.
- Knowledge of regulatory and policy frameworks impacting electricity markets and energy development.
- Advanced analytical, modeling, and data interpretation capabilities.
- Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, data visualization tools, and market forecasting platforms.
- Experience synthesizing large datasets into clear strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex market concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Analytical and intellectually curious, with a passion for understanding energy markets and market fundamentals.
- Commercially minded and capable of connecting market insights to business strategy.
- Strong problem solver who brings structure and critical thinking to complex challenges.
- Collaborative team player comfortable working across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.
- Effective communicator who can influence decisions through data-driven insights.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Demonstrates an ownership mentality and a commitment to driving business outcomes.
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