Research Analyst - Global Power Market

Wood Mackenzie India is hiring a Research Analyst for the Global Power Market in Gurugram, Haryana. The role involves conducting market research, analyzing energy data, and providing insights for revenue forecasting of renewable and conventional assets. Candidates should have experience in global power markets and a relevant degree. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
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Role Purpose

We are seeking a Research Analyst to support the development of asset-level revenue forecasts for renewable, conventional, and storage assets across global markets. This role involves conducting in-depth market research, analysing historical and current energy data, and providing insights to enhance forecasting accuracy. The Research Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into revenue models and support project delivery.

Main Responsibilities
• Research on global power markets, including trends in revenue mechanisms for all types of generation technologies.
• Analyse historical and real-time market data to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities for asset performance.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes, market designs, and policy updates that impact energy assets globally.
• Provide detailed market assumptions and context to support revenue forecasting models.
• Analyse demand, supply, and weather trends to refine market inputs and validate forecast outputs.
• Prepare concise and comprehensive reports, memos, and presentations summarizing research insights.
• Maintain a structured repository of data sources, research findings, and key assumptions.
• Track and synthesize relevant publications, reports, and news from industry sources.
• Work with data analysts to ensure research findings align with datasets used in modelling.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to incorporate market insights into deliverables.
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders, addressing key questions and challenges.

Expectations
• Experience in global power markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Energy Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of renewable energy and storage technologies, along with conventional technology trends.
• Familiarity with working in electricity and energy markets.
• Experience with research tools, market reports, and energy datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is a plus.

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