Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.  

Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.  

Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.  

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.   

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:  

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At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.    

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.   

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.   

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.    

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.  

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.  We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  

We are looking for a full-time Power Modeling Lead for North American Power to join Wood Mackenzie’s Power and Renewables (P&R) team in Boston, MA or Houston, TX. The P&R team’s research spans power market fundamentals and price forecasting, to asset valuation and strategy that comprises some of the most highly utilized data, reports and insights across Wood Mackenzie. Our broad industry knowledge and deep insight into the North American power market is unparalleled and helps our clients’ position for success during the energy transition.

The Power Modelling Lead will have a strong background in power market analytics and modeling as well as experience in both team and commercial management of a product. The candidate work with a team of subject matter experts to support Wood Mackenzie’s consulting and research teams.

About the role

In this role, you will work with Wood Mackenzie’s Power and Renewables consulting, research and short-term power team to assist in the modeling of scenarios related to the evolution of the North America power market. You are responsible for establishing best practices, meeting deadlines, and ensuring that the team and service have the resources and infrastructure necessary to evolve with the ever-changing market landscape. You will develop a collaborative team focused on quality, creativity, and a strong commercial focus.

Research Management & Operations

• Collaborate with regional peers, global subject matter experts, and other WoodMac commodity analytics team to develop and implement an integrated power market outlook
• Ensure the content and product roadmap, as well as the analytical and modelling best practices established by the subject matter experts are followed within region
• Ensure that research produced in region is completed on time, and meets our quality expectations, while ensuring alignment of regional views across the commodity sectors.

About you and how you can excel in this role

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables is comprised of industry experts that are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, commercially-savvy and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small and large groups of executives.

Your work experience in fundamental power market research and consulting proves you hold these characteristics and are comfortable taking complex, disparate ideas and distilling them into simple, provocative concepts.

You have experience leading a productive team, effectively motivating and mentoring teammates to achieve positive results. You are adept at team resource management, particularly in terms of coordinating and negotiating within a larger internal group.

Required qualifications:

• Commercially focused - Innovative product and solutions development
• Have a highly commercial frame of mind with experience interacting with clients
• Dynamic personality and an ability to multi-task - Work well under tight deadlines
• Team player with a track record of managing successful team projects
• Ability to inspire and develop colleagues individually and in terms of a common goal
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in the power sector
• Strong experience doing fundamental power market analysis using dispatch models (Aurora, MIDAS, Plexos, PROMOD, etc.)
• Strong presentation skills
• Quantitative background and degree (e.g., economics, finance, engineering)

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What you’ll love about Wood Mackenzie –  

For the past 45 years, we have established our reputation as a trusted source of knowledge and forward- looking insight for the world’s most innovative organisations.  

Our teams are located around the world and deliver research and consulting projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies and economic indicators such as market supply, demand and price trends. As a result, we can count the world’s key energy institutions and governments among our most loyal clients.

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We value everyone’s contribution and support them to reach their full potential while sustaining an organisational culture of health and well-being. There are opportunities to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join. 

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:

https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/

We are part of a company that has been named as a Best Employer by Forbes Magazine and on the Forbes Most Innovative Companies list three years running. Verisk is one of only 15 out of 500 companies to appear on both lists. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

What you’ll love about Verisk –  

Verisk Analytics has an amazing story to tell. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Verisk to its World’s Most Innovative Companies list for the third consecutive year and to its America’s Best Mid-Size Employers list. We also earned the Great Place to Work® Certification for the second consecutive year in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture.

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, natural resources, and financial services. We’ve been delivering data, analytics, and decision support services to our customers for more than 45 years, helping them protect people, property, and financial assets. At Verisk, you’ll be part of an organization that’s committed to serving the long-term interests of our stakeholders, including the communities where we operate.

At Verisk, you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. Our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business will be heard. As key contributors to our success, our team members enjoy working in a business-casual, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and an excellent benefits package.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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