Reporting to: Market Data and Analytics Sr. Manager
Location: Argentina, Remote (GMT-3 time zones desirable)
Compensation: Competitive, according to experience
We are seeking a Market Data and Analytics Sr. Associate to join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation.
RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, thereby mitigating climate change. Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at lower prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.
We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón, Charles Bai, and Felix Zhang as part of our team and board.
We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough.
The Market Data and Analytics Sr Associate will gather, organise, analyse, and validate technical and economic/financial data for both renewable and non-renewable energy sources, with a focus on understanding the energy matrix's past, present, and future trajectory across the Caribbean, Africa, and South-East Asia. Alongside this analytical work and as an integral part of the role, the candidate will assist on a set of operational responsibilities, supporting the Senior Manager in managing priorities and deliverables, and reviewing work produced by other team members.
The Market Data and Analytics team is fully cross-functional at RELP — its work underpins decisions across all internal teams and interacts directly with senior leadership. The Sr Associate will therefore need to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, and manage the flow of information and requests accordingly.
You will succeed in this role if you bring strong analytical capabilities alongside the ability to interpret complex technical, economic, and legal documents; understand the full context of the projects and information under analysis; manage shifting priorities with autonomy and rigour; and add value to tasks quickly without requiring extensive direction.
If you like challenges, you are passionate about renewable energy, and you are looking for a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems in the world while contributing to fighting climate change in a significant way, RELP will be a great fit for you!
If you enjoy challenges, are passionate about renewable energy, and seek a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems globally while contributing significantly to climate change mitigation, RELP will be a great fit for you.
How you will contribute:
- Provide both high-level and deep-dive technical and economic/financial analysis of energy supply and demand across target regions (Caribbean, Africa, South-East Asia), including expected renewable energy and fossil fuel costs and renewable energy programme planning, presenting results in a consistent and targeted manner.
- Assist in maintaining an up-to-date status of all team tasks and workstreams, ensuring that committed deliverables are met on time and proactively flagging risks or blockers to the Senior Manager.
- Conduct strategic geographic and technical assessments to identify, evaluate, and/or select optimal sites for utility-scale renewable energy generation, focusing on project evaluation data (Capex, Opex, Taxes, Cost of Capital, etc,) relating to Renewable Energies, Energy Storage & Energy Transmission, Auctions and other procurement mechanisms, Integrated Energy & Resource Planning, electrical energy tariffs and cost structure, Installed Power Capacity and Energy Generation.
- Evaluate technical factors such as grid stability, congestion, and load-balancing requirements to ensure market strategies align with physical system capabilities and regulatory constraints, while keeping asset profitability.
- Interpret technical, economic, and legal documents to provide well-rounded analysis that considers regulatory, market, and project-context dimensions of the information under review.
- Help improve RELP's data-gathering structure and mechanisms based on evolving project needs.
- Assist country governments and internal stakeholders in the overall process of auction design and other interventions within the broader country workflow.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 7-8 years of experience in related roles and the energy sector in general.
- Previous involvement in evaluating technical, economic, and contractual aspects of large-scale energy projects and/or procurement, ideally in emerging markets.
- Proven understanding of how to modulate energy resources and electrical systems in response to fluctuating market conditions and grid demands.
- Expertise in economic analysis, cost estimation, and financial modeling related to energy projects, with a proven track record of building financial and operational feasibility models for complex engineering or energy assets.
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to interact with diverse internal stakeholders and senior leadership across a cross-functional setting.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across multiple projects and geographies simultaneously.
- Capacity to interpret technical, economic, and legal documents and extract relevant insights to inform analysis, balancing meticulous attention to detail and data integrity with a focus on the target audience.
- Autonomy, proactiveness, and being able to add value to tasks quickly with limited direction.
- Advanced Knowledge of MS Excel, including Macros/Visual Basic.
- Proficiency in English.
Preferred skills:
- Postgraduate studies or specialisation courses in Energy, with a focus on Renewable Energy.
- Database Management.
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Knowledge of public procurement processes and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector, particularly in the Caribbean, Africa, or Southeast Asia.
- Python programming language.
- Experience with project management or task-tracking tools (e.g. Notion, Asana, Monday.com, or similar).
- Proficiency in French.
Work schedule:
- This is a full-time and exclusive position.
- Flexibility to travel.
- Remote (GMT-3 time zones desirable)
Our value proposition:
- Competitive fee.
- International work environment.
- Flexibility and work-life balance.
- PTO
- Learning Programme
Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and challenging projects. Work and learn from a professional and expert team renowned in the renewable energy field.
Anti-discrimination statement:
RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We are interested in seeing what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our diverse views, talents, and personalities enable us to better understand ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently.
How to apply:
Send us your resume and a cover letter to [email protected], indicating the job code (Market Data Sr. Associate -ARG01)