Job Description

:About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use): 10About the Role:The Team:Join our rapidly expanding Europe, Middle East, and Africa team within the Global Power & Renewables Consulting Practice at S&P Global Commodities Insights division. We\'re passionate about advising clients on sustainable energy solutions and empowering them to navigate the evolving landscape of power and renewables markets.Our diverse clientele includes leading power developers, utilities, integrated energy companies, technology firms, regulators, governments, and investors. We foster collaboration and draw upon our collective expertise to drive growth and innovation in the sector.As part of our dynamic team, you\'ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented consultants and experts from around the globe. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, embracing the richness it brings to our projects and client engagements.Responsibilities and Impact:We advise clients on the future of power markets covering supply, demand, prices and the grid network. The scope also includes advisory to asset transactions (primarily renewables assets due diligence), power economic analysis, regulatory impact assessments and support our clients\' understanding of the increasing interdependence between power markets and adjacent value chains such as mobility/transportation, hydrogen production, fuels consumption, energy storage, etc. The expected responsibilities for the role would include to:

• Participate in consulting project development and delivery, leading power supply, demand, and price forecasts. Within a project cycle, we expect a large degree of exposure to our clients and relevant players in the power industry (investors, developers, policy makers)
• Apply energy industry knowledge into various European markets as required by different consulting projects and client needs. Project work would entail supply-demand power modelling, legal and regulatory framework analysis, market entry strategies, scenario energy planning, power generation economics analysis, reliability studies, and asset due diligence and valuation. The main geographical focus will be in Europe
• On a project needs basis, support other S&P Global teams, mainly the Middle East and Africa power consulting teams
• Deliver insights through written reports, presentations, and client interactions as well as lead client meetings and presentation of a project\'s reports
• Participate in client or industry events and share key takeaways that impact the consulting team\'s work and priorities.
• Support business development (BD) in the region by preparing pitch decks and getting involved in BD and project scoping meetings.
• Some travel is required on average around 15% of the time (but could occasionally be more).

What We\'re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of demonstrated expertise in the power and renewables sector typically acquired by working in industry, government, research, or consulting. Highly desirable to have experience in European power markets either via industry or in an advisory capacity.
• Consulting experience in an energy consulting practice or as an internal consultant supporting investment decisions and development of strategies in energy markets.
• Bachelor\'s degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, or related field required.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Effective interpersonal skills to enable communication and collaboration with colleagues and clients and to navigate in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, with a willingness to contribute ideas and provide constructive feedback.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• A post-graduate degree is preferred (including in finance, economics, or business)
• Experience in management consulting will be a significant plus.
• Understanding of power dispatch and demand modelling, including understanding of power dispatch optimization software, such as Plexos and Aurora.
• Programming languages (e.g. VBA , Python, R and/or SQL) proficiency is preferred
• Knowledge of several other European languages (beyond English) is a plus.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Join us in shaping the future of European power markets and addressing complex challenges arising from the region\'s climate ambitions.About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.We\'re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights\' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world\'s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world\'s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.For more information, visit .What\'s In It For You?Our Purpose:Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence\xc2\xae, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.Our People:We\'re more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we\'re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We\'re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We\'re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipAt S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world\'s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.Benefits:We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That\'s why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.Our benefits include:Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.Family Friendly Perks: It\'s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.For more information on benefits by country visit:Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn\'t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)Job ID: 300973
Posted On: 2024-05-01
Location: London, London, United Kingdom

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