Portfolio Analyst

Join TEA's Portfolio Management & Analytics Team – A Vital Role in Shaping the Future of the Energy Industry

The electric power industry is undergoing a thrilling transformation, as fuel security and the ongoing energy transition create new complexities for power generation supply chains and the structure of the generation mix. As a Portfolio Analyst in TEA’s Portfolio Management & Analytics team, you’ll be at the forefront of this change, working closely with our clients to analyze and model their load and generation portfolios. Your insights will guide smart decisions on energy, capacity, congestion, and environmental credits markets, ultimately helping our clients navigate and succeed in this evolving landscape.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Our Portfolio Management & Analytics team plays a crucial role in helping clients analyze exposures, model probabilistic outcomes, and craft effective strategies for managing the risks associated with generating assets and loads. As a Portfolio Analyst, your work will be integral to our clients' success. Here’s what you can expect:

• Stochastic Risk Models – Empower our clients to make informed hedging decisions with advanced risk modeling techniques.
• Simulation Models – Dive deep into production costing and transmission congestion scenarios to provide valuable analysis.
• Trading Analysis & Asset Valuation – Support profitable trading decisions with actionable insights.
• Economic Advice – Guide both clients and senior management on portfolio management and strategic decision-making.
• Market Forecasting – Predict key market drivers and their impact on energy portfolios.
• Fundamentals Analysis – Examine power, natural gas, and coal markets, translating insights into actionable strategies across the Trading Department.

What We’re Looking For:

As a member of TEA’s Portfolio Management & Analytics team, we’re looking for analysts who are passionate about solving complex problems with data and modeling techniques. The skills you’ll bring will include:

• Basic Skills (Essential for all analysts):

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • A solid understanding of industry fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with bilateral, exchanged-traded, and RTO energy markets.
  • A grasp of basic statistics, probability, and finance.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Advanced Skills (Growth opportunities as you progress):

  • Experience with database query languages and programming (e.g., Visual Basic, C#, etc.).
  • Expertise in Stochastic Math and Monte Carlo modeling.
  • Ability to build models for asset and trade valuation, incorporating both fundamental and probability-based approaches.

What You’ll Achieve as You Grow:

At TEA, we’re invested in your professional growth. As you advance, you’ll:

• Maintain and operate models for routine analysis.
• Develop expertise in the tools and functions across TEA.
• Deepen your understanding of complex analytical models and their applications.
• Evaluate and enhance the performance of both basic and advanced models.

As a Senior Portfolio Analyst, You’ll Take on Even More Impact:

In this role, you’ll contribute to critical decision-making processes and gain visibility across TEA’s senior leadership and partners. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building professional networks within TEA, our partners, and the electric utility industry.
• Creating reports, presentations, and strategic materials for senior management, clients, and industry stakeholders.
• Leading business development initiatives and managing project schedules and budgets.

Additional Responsibilities for All Portfolio Analysts:

• Stay updated on regulatory changes by monitoring FERC, EPA, and relevant state agencies.
• Become proficient in advanced analytical tools such as Machine Learning, Python, R, and others.
• Collaborate with TEA’s teams and members on reviewing and analyzing industry shifts that may affect our clients.
• Be open to occasional travel for team meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Education and Experience:

We’re looking for candidates with a strong educational background, ideally holding a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, finance, economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred, and a Ph.D. is a plus. Relevant industry experience will also be considered.