Research Analyst - Grid Edge

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We are looking for a Research Analyst to join the Grid Edge research team within Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables practice. The Grid Edge team consists of leading analysts covering some of the most cutting-edge topics in the energy transition, including transportation and building electrification, microgrids, distributed energy resource participation in energy markets, demand flexibility, and grid modernization. Our research and thought leadership inform the strategies of key players throughout the energy industry, driving innovative business models while hastening the energy transition.

The analyst will contribute to the team’s coverage of demand-side flexibility in Asia, with particular focus on the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment. Research topics will include energy solutions that C&I players are pursuing, such as through behind-the-meter solar, storage, natural gas, load control, and microgrid technologies. Topics may also include transport and heating electrification, and the data center sector. The analyst will establish and maintain relationships with key C&I players, utilities, developers, technology providers and investors, to stay at the forefront of industry developments. Through hands-on research they will publish reports, develop and maintain data sets and forecasts, and provide critical intelligence that informs the strategies of industry stakeholders. The analyst will also work closely with Wood Mackenzie’s Asia Pacific power team to integrate their research into its regional power models.

Experience in the power sector is required, and ideally familiarity with C&I energy demand and procurement. Strong research, writing, and English speaking skills are also required. You must be someone who thrives on writing and editing high-quality reports, with a knack for gathering and then distilling significant amounts of information into focused, actionable insights.  

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert in demand-side flexibility in Asian markets—a go-to person for others in research, consulting and sales

• Conduct hands-on research, including data gathering, 3rd party research review, and industry outreach

• Track C&I energy solutions, including technologies, vendors, offerings, deals, and strategies

• Track transport and heating electrification and develop load and flexibility forecasts

• Collaborate with the Wood Mackenzie Asia Pacific power team to incorporate load and flexibility forecasts into country-level power dispatch models

• Collaborate with Grid Edge analysts in other regions to develop global reports and standardize our forecasting methodology

• Produce regional research reports throughout the year and contribute to Grid Edge team-wide reports

• Support Wood Mackenzie clients upon request and assist with customer acquisition and retention

• Support Wood Mackenzie’s consulting team on Asia Pacific engagements as needed

• Present at conferences, moderate panels, engage with media, and publish thought pieces

• Travel infrequently, but as necessary, to clients, conferences, and other Wood Mackenzie offices

 Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the power sector in the Asia-Pacific region, on the procurement, energy solutions, technology, utility, or finance side

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree, preferably in engineering, management, policy, or science

• Strong understanding of power sector fundamentals within a major APAC market

• Good written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate key takeaways and craft compelling data-driven visuals

• Excellent organizational skills, able to balance long-term research projects with near-term publications, client questions, and team development initiatives

• Willingness to be a “full stack” researcher, from data gathering to modeling to report writing

Nice to haves

• Direct experience with C&I energy demand and procurement

• Prior experience as a research analyst, with a track record of publications and presentations

• Modeling experience, with the ability to factor historical data, market trends, policy and regulation into a granular forecast

• Experience with SQL and relational databases

• Experience with python and its data science libraries (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, etc.)

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