Market Analyst

Market Analyst

We are looking for a Market Analyst to join our dynamic, fast-paced Energy sales organization. The desired location for this position is Houston TX.

What will you be doing

As a Market Analyst, you will Support the sales organisation with: (i) Technology comparison studies, (ii) feasibility and tariff studies, (iii) hybrid versus stand-alone analyses and (iv) market studies

The ideal candidate has a degree in Energy or Economics and a general understanding of power systems and/pr power plants.

As a Market Analyst you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Conduct market and country analyses which support project and market development initiatives
• Participate in and provide support for our global market development activities with power system modelling using Plexos power system optimization software and Excel-based tools; analyse results and quantify system-level benefits
• Participate actively in front-line market development by identifying key stakeholders and engaging in customer dialogues and influencing
• Participate in various initiatives such as energy stakeholders advocacy to provide information to consultants
• Support Market Development, Sales and Marketing with relevant information on markets and data for power system analysis and sales project screening
• Support with preparation of bid proposals, project development structuring and implementation, negotiating project agreements, and arranging project finance (debt and equity)
• Develop and maintain the financial models and feasibility calculation tools.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• A degree in Energy or Economics, or another field that supports the task.
• A general understanding of power systems, power plants and power system modelling.
• A positive and proactive approach and demonstrate ownership and responsibility for driving your own work.
• Excellent analytical skills, a good understanding of financial analysis, as well as advanced skills in MS tools.
• Most important at this stage is that you are a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, interest in energy business and excitement to travel.
• Fluent in English. Other language skills are considered an advantage.

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: http://www.wartsila.com/en/careers/vacancies.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

Last application date: 09/07/2022

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.