Analyst, Commercial Analytics

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This position offers excellent entry into the energy industry and an opportunity to build a strong foundation in commercial analyticis through hands-on training and exposure to a broad range of business areas. Key focus areas include integrated retail/generation portfolio optimization, renewable generation analysis, asset management support, , and North American power and natural gas market fundamentals.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Trade Desks, Retail Sales, Origination, Asset Development, Asset Management, and Regulatory to create, disseminate, and communicate fundamental market analysis (e.g., white papers, briefs, presentations)
• Support Asset Management and Plant Operations Teams on economic analysis, commercial and risk assessments, and optimization strategies for the existing asset portfolio
• Model energy assets and complex transactions, including power generation, tolling agreements, load following/full requirements contracts, hedging strategies with products associated with existing assets, asset acquisitions, renewable energy procurement, storage options, fuel transportation, and long-term fixed price energy purchases/sales by utilizing a variety of internal and external valuation models
• Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical tools and valuation models that are flexible and adaptable – enabling efficient transaction analysis, effective cross-team communication, transparency of work product, and ease of use

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative oriented discipline (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, etc), master’s degree a strong plus
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with data management and analytical tools (Access, VBA, Python, Power BI, SQL/Oracle/Databricks DB, or Matlab) a strong plus
• Experience with asset dispatch modeling, system cost dispatch modeling, or related production cost modeling platforms (such as PLEXOS, PROMOD, or similar) is a strong plus
• Experience with AI/ML programming and advanced statistical analytics techniques is a strong plus
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills; detail oriented and capable of producing accurate, well-supported work products
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively across broad and varied audiences
• Self-starter with sound judgment
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority tasks and delivering quality results within time constraints
• Comfortable working in a results-driven, fast-paced, collaborative real-time team environment

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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