Principal Analyst - EU Power Transaction Advisory

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Are you a seasoned Energy Market Modeller with experience in team leadership and Power & Renewables transactions? If so, please read on!

Role Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join this newly created team, focused on providing price projections and other key inputs for Power & Renewables financing and transaction activities of large investors, banks and the project development units of large energy companies. In this role, you will co-lead the shaping, application and continuous development of our suite of transaction/valuation support solutions, to provide companies and deal teams with fast and comprehensive data inputs, price projections and sensitivity analyses, building on our market-leading data and modelling services. In addition, you will co-lead the expertise integration of our growing team of European market and regulation specialists to the solutions suite and client work.

Main Responsibilities

Initially you will be working with other members of the Transaction Support team and our broader research groups, to build out our suite of transaction support offerings for European Power & Renewables clients. You will also engage with thought leaders from other Wood Mackenzie units to drive and enhance development of specific aspects of the Transaction Support Service and its interplay with neighbouring units. Once established, your tasks will expand to delivering and co-managing client assignments and further content creation. You will also support the shaping and pitching of client engagements and supporting business development activity.

Please note this is a hybrid role with a mix of working from home and regular office presence in one of our offices in Spain, Germany or the UK. Some travel will be expected as part of the role.

About You

• You have 6+ years of experience in Europe’s Power & Renewables markets, with a strong understanding of power plant technologies, operations, and economics.
• You are well-versed in electricity market modelling and financial valuation methodology within power and renewables.
• You have dependable project management experience in valuations and/or transactions within the sector – ideally in a consulting or financial advisory capacity.
• You are a seasoned user of power market simulation software (e.g. Plexos, Aurora by Energy Exemplar, BID 3, Origin etc.) and understand how market characteristics like power plant dispatch, demand from heat pumps and electric vehicles, ancillary services or grid constraints can be reflected in a modelling setup. Development and coding competence for these models is advantageous.
• You can develop, maintain and confidently present complex projections, data sets and other valuation inputs for various types of power assets, backed by bespoke market modelling and Wood Mackenzie’s data bases.
• You are a strong and inspiring collaborator, able to lead project teams, and have demonstrated skills to utilise diverse talents and experience levels within your team.
• You regularly support and manage work across time zones, countries and cultures.
• You are collaborative, have strong communication skills and an analytical mindset.
• You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in other European languages is beneficial, fluency in German is a special plus.

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