Lead Energy Market Analyst (Solutions)

The Lead Energy Market Analyst at Energy Exemplar is responsible for driving the development of energy market models, supporting sales inquiries from new prospects, providing product demonstrations, and creating Proof of Concept studies. They serve as a subject matter expert, understanding customer challenges and proposing solutions using our PLEXOS® software.

Candidates for the Lead Energy Market Analyst position should hold a degree in electrical engineering, energy economics, operations research, mathematics, or a similar field. Additionally, strong modeling skills, knowledge of energy market fundamentals, and experience with PLEXOS or optimization tools are essential.

At Energy Exemplar, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our team. For the Lead Energy Market Analyst, we offer robust training programs, mentoring opportunities, and even chances for international travel to ensure you continuously grow and excel in your career.

Energy Exemplar fosters a flexible work culture that emphasizes work-life balance and innovation. As a Lead Energy Market Analyst, you'll experience a collaborative environment where you can work remotely, engage with geographically dispersed teams, and contribute to an inclusive world.

A Lead Energy Market Analyst at Energy Exemplar should have thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with PLEXOS or other optimization tools, as well as programming skills in Python or similar scripting languages, is highly beneficial.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you built energy market models, including the tools you used and the outcomes. Demonstrate your understanding of energy market dynamics and any innovative solutions you proposed.

Discuss your approach to client engagement, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and your methods for gathering insights about client challenges. Provide examples of successful communications that led to effective solutions.

Explain your approach to tailoring product demonstrations to address specific client needs. Describe how you connect features of the PLEXOS® software to real-world benefits for prospective clients.

Discuss your methods for continuous learning, such as following industry publications, attending webinars, and participating in energy conferences. Share how you apply the knowledge gained to inform your work.

When answering, provide a specific scenario outlining the challenge, your problem-solving process, and the results. Highlight your analytical thinking and collaboration with technical teams.

Express the importance of collaboration in your role, noting how it enhances creativity and leads to better problem-solving. Discuss past experiences where teamwork was crucial to project success.

Share examples of your time management skills, including prioritization techniques and how you ensure quality outcomes. Stress your ability to remain calm under pressure.

Outline a situation where you identified a problem and developed a unique solution. Focus on your thought process and the impact your innovation had on the project or company.

Discuss the steps you would take, from gathering data to analyzing market dynamics. Emphasize the importance of aligning the model with client objectives.

Provide your insights into current challenges such as regulatory changes, sustainability goals, or market volatility. Discuss how you would help clients navigate these challenges as a Lead Energy Market Analyst.