Commercial Analyst

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC, Chicago, AustinTo start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanentFunctional area: Commercial / TradingYour future plans As a member of Commercial Analysis Americas, you will perform all revenue analysis needed to inform major investment and commercial decisions for offshore wind, as well as onshore wind, solar PV, batteries, and hydrogen project development, and to support the ambitious growth targets of RWE America organizations.Our rapidly growing team has more than 15 professionals covering all major U.S. power markets and parts of Latin America. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside experts in complex power market and energy project modeling from diverse backgrounds (engineering, consulting, academia, IPP, etc.). Your analysis and insights will support colleagues across other RWE teams including project development, power marketing, valuation, M&A, transmission, engineering, and more.This role also provides the opportunity to interact with teams from other RWE groups in Europe and Asia-Pacific, providing a global perspective on the pace and scale of the energy transition.Roles and Responsibilities:Make an impact on major financial decisions (investment, offtake, auction, M&A, etc.) in RWE’s U.S. operations with the goal of maximizing commercial value for each specific project and the portfolio at large. Guide the business to optimally balance commercial opportunities and risks.Provide short / medium / long-term market insights and price forecasts for various U.S. power markets (with focus in ERCOT, MISO, SPP)Develop the best commercial strategy for RWE projects based on the project technology, market fundamentals, commodity price forecasts, LCoE development, competitor analysis, etc.Develop key beliefs for RWE core markets and technologies (on/off-shore wind, solar, BESS, Hydrogen), and work with internal / external price forecast teams to produce consistent and coherent outlooks.Act as point of contact for different stakeholders requests. Stay informed about the offshore wind industry updates, competitors’ actions, regulatory shifts, and cost trends. Support auctions and RfPs participation / strategy.Provide key inputs / insights for Financial Investment Decisions, Company Strategy, RWE pipeline merit-orders, etc. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in financial and technical functionsYour Powerful SkillsFundamental knowledge of US power markets and experience analyzing the economics of renewable energy sources and energy storageExcellent analytical skills: ability to deduce the key messages from complex datasets, attention to detail without losing the big pictureStrong communication skills: ability to communicate complex findings to important stakeholders, including senior management, and the ability to work in a diverse, international teamMinimum of one year professional or academic experience in renewable energy, power systems, energy consulting, commodity trading, or related fieldBachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, policy, mathematics or other quantitative disciplineAdvanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics, Engineering, Energy Technology and Policy, Business, or Mathematics is a plusSolution-oriented and analytical: strong problem solving intuition and organizationDriven: ambitious and target-focused, takes initiative, demonstrates confidence and accountability when making decisionsClear communicator: can articulate complex insights both written and verbally, good listener Entrepreneurial and company minded: strategic thinking, business acumenChange oriented and innovative: flexible, creative, fast learnerCollaborative and empathic: supportive, positive, and team-oriented mindsetBenefits You Can Rely OnModern RWE Supply & Trading company culture with flat hierarchies and a very good team spirit.Interesting tasks with direct contact to Energy Traders.Enjoy working in a team of more than 11 international membersWorking in an agile setup on things that matterGain further experience with a key applications in Energy Trading Industry Strong influence on shaping a newly build strategy Excellent compensation and benefits packagerwe.com/careerApply now with just a few clicks: ad code 87128Any questions? Patrycja Bartela (Recruiting), patrycja.bartela@rwe.com; Jonathan Reignley - Hiring MangerWe look forward to meeting you!We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmattersOf course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Xing, too.RWE Supply & Trading is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Approximately 2000 employees from over 50 different countries trade (renewable) electricity, (green) gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. The trading entity also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant dispatch and markets electricity from renewables.