About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
10
S&P Global Commodity Insights - Energy Advisory Services

The Role: Principal Consultant - Power and Renewables (North America)

The Team: this position would be the North American team of the Global Power Consulting Practice in S&P Global Commodities Insights division. We advise clients on power markets and custom scenarios (supply, demand, prices, transmission), asset transactions (primarily renewables assets due diligence), power economic analysis, regulatory impact assessments, and supporting 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.

Our clients range from leading power developers, utilities, integrated energy companies, technology companies, regulators, governments, and investors. We will continue leveraging our extensive regional experience, capabilities, and synergies with other S&P Global teams, including electric power and fuels research, to deliver an aggressive growth plan in the next three years.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team of consultants and experts with wide-ranging backgrounds in energy and the energy transition. The varied and changing nature of the consulting market leads to the development of a diverse set of skills and exposure to different industries and clients, including senior industry leaders and policy makers.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in consulting project development and delivery, leading power supply, demand, and price forecasts
• Apply energy industry knowledge into various North American markets as driven by different consulting projects and client needs. Project work would entail supply-demand power modelling, legal and regulatory framework analysis, entry strategies, scenario energy planning, power generation economics analysis, reliability studies, and asset due diligence and valuation. The main geographical focus will be in the USA
• On a needs basis, support other S&P Global teams such as the South American, European or Middle-East and African Power Team in terms of market projections; regulation tracking; economic assessments; economic competitiveness of various power sector supply resources; tracking power market design evolution; and supply and demand fundamentals
• Deliver insights through written reports, presentations, and client interactions
• Participate in client or industry events and share key takeaways that impact the consulting team's work and priorities
• Lead client meetings and presentation of a project's reports
• 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 10% of the time (but could occasionally be more)

Additional Responsibilities for Principal Consultant

• Act as Project Manager on moderate complexity projects.
• Balance budget constraints against quality of deliverables.
• Manage client interfaces on projects.
• Take responsibility for quality of tasks and projects managed.
• Perform engagement reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Independently facilitate critical meetings.
• Synthesize complex data and knowledge into clear and cohesive insights.
• Develop presentation material independently.
• Deliver presentations in typical client settings; address the full range of project issues.

What We're Looking For:

• Preferred Engineering, Science or Economics bachelor's degree or another highly quantitative subject. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience maintaining and developing large models of complex systems
• Understanding of power dispatch and demand modelling, including understanding of third-party power dispatch software, such as Plexos and Aurora
• At least 5 years (7 years for Consulting Manager) of power experience typically acquired by working in industry, government, research, or consulting. Highly desirable to have experience in the US power markets either via industry or in an advisory capacity
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in using structured methods and data analysis to derive market insights and messages. Must have an analytical frame of mind and be prepared to use data to back up opinions
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and programming languages (at least VBA; Python and SQL preferred)
• Effective interpersonal skills to enable communication and collaboration with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and to navigate in a matrix organization
• Prior consulting experience (for Consulting Manager)

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $120,000.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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 http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

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®, 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, Partnership

At 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: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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 Employer

S&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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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