Senior Renewables Structuring Analyst

at  Puget Sound Energy

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE’s Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Renewables Structuring Analyst position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the development, maintenance, and operation of quantitative models for energy portfolio analysis, risk measurement, and energy cost forecasting. Provides analytical support to the origination team including financial analysis, economic valuation of projects and PPAs, and financial structuring. Understands, communicates, and defends model results. Provides data driven insights to support asset optimization, risk management strategies, and clean energy procurement decisions.
Analyzes PSE’s resource portfolio, commodity transactions, and market and financial data to provide input to the clean energy procurement and hedging strategy. Performs market risk analytics and exposure measurement and develops and communicates risk reports to Management. Facilitates PSE’s model risk management program model inventory, documentation, and adherence to validation schedules.
Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.
Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. (Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or similar)
• Minimum 4 years work experience, preferably as a quantitative analyst in the energy industry
• Proficiency with quantitative methods and concepts including regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, scenario analysis, and stress testing
• Experience with financial analysis and familiarity with accounting principles
• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel, including proficiency in writing macros and queries
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively without direct supervision in a fast paced, stressful, and multitasking environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in a quantitative field
• 8+ years of energy industry experience, preferably in an analyst role
• Hands on experience building and operating quantitative models
• Programming experience in Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience with production cost modeling software such as Plexos, Aurora, GenTrader, PROMOD
• Knowledge of portfolio risk management principles
• Experience in western gas and power markets
• Familiarity with regulated utility rate cases and state regulatory agencies/public utility commissions

• Maintain and improve quantitative models for forecasting and optimization of PSE’s energy portfolio and energy trading activities.
• Provide analytical support to effectively negotiate PPAs and evaluate bids submitted to PSE Front Office voluntary RFPs.
• Collaborate with originators, operations, trading, risk control, finance and regulatory teams.
• Forecast energy supply costs and prepare reports to support financial planning and regulatory filings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the region’s energy supply resources and operations and understand the impact of external factors on energy availability and commodity prices.
• Support WUTC rate case filings by preparing testimony and responding to (and initiating) data requests from external stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of portfolio risk exposure methods and calculations including emerging techniques.
• Perform stress testing and sensitivity analyses on the energy portfolio and counterparty credit.
• Report portfolio positions and risk management metrics including market and credit risks.
• Communicate the impact of new and potential transactions and asset acquisitions on the risk profile of the energy portfolio.
• Develop and maintain model documentation consistent with policies governing control over model inputs and outputs, data integrity, quality, and security.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.