BloombergNEF (BNEF) is seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to join our power grids and utilities team, covering the transformation of the power sector. Specifically, the successful candidate will undertake primary research and analysis on the development and expansion of electricity grids across the US and the role of new technologies in supporting power networks.
OUR TEAM:
You will be based in our New York offices, working as part of a global research team at BloombergNEF (BNEF) - the world's leading independent provider of analysis, tools, data and research to decision makers leading change in the energy system. Our data-driven research helps clients stay on top of developments across the energy sector, supported by the outstanding depth and breadth of the Bloomberg Terminal and bnef.com platforms.
Electricity grids stand at the center of decarbonization efforts. In the US, regulatory reforms, grid expansion and new technologies are needed to accommodate the immense growth in wind, solar and electric vehicle charging stations whilst maintaining resiliency in the face of extreme weather impacts. New technologies, such as dynamic line ratings, power flow controllers and advanced analytics, are crucial enablers for delivering this resilience in an efficient and timely fashion.
This critical but complex area requires a combination of new technologies, policies, business processes and market designs. The grids and utilities team covers how the electricity grid will evolve to support a decarbonizing world. We forecast grid capacity, analyze the adoption of emerging grid technologies, assess policy changes, study the role of system flexibility, and build country- and regional-level views on power grid buildout.
BNEF TEAM ETHOS:
To succeed at BNEF we need people who can work in an independent manner and show initiative to develop their own viewpoints, yet be collaborative with colleagues. We don't rely on the status quo, we look for innovative yet pragmatic thinking that turns big ideas into real insights and impact. Working at BNEF sometimes feels chaotic; we need teams that are both multifaceted and structured to generate the outstanding perspectives our clients really value. Our teams are diverse, creative, focused, and fun!
THE ROLE:
You will join as an analyst covering the development of the US electricity grid in response to increasing renewables and electrification. As a member of the grids and utilities team, you will identify topics of client interest and importance, conduct independent research, generate insightful findings, and produce written reports of publishable quality. You will collaborate with a high degree of integrity with colleagues and clients from different cultures and countries, in person and remotely. You'll also develop an internal and external network of industry contacts in order to gather insights, identify trends and collect information. You will be working with colleagues and clients based around the world - periodic travel is encouraged.
WE WILL TRUST YOU TO:
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Develop expertise in the power grid sector and the wider clean energy industry in the US.
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Research, analyze and write about the latest developments in the sector, including policy developments, technology trends, the evolution of the transmission and distribution sector, competitive analysis of key player strategies, and other relevant topics.
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Collect and analyze quantitative information on technology deployment, economics and costs, and explain these technologies to a wide audience.
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Gather and organize data sets pertaining to these topics.
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Write and publish reports in English; conduct fundamental market analysis in Excel.
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Support regular team publications, including market outlooks and investment figures.
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Communicate your research to clients via email, telephone and in-person meetings.
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Deliver presentations at industry events.
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Build a reputation in the industry for your insightful commentary and analysis of the sector.
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Work closely with BNEF's Solar, Wind, Technology and Innovation, Power, Electric Vehicles and Energy Economics teams to understand the role of electricity grids in the energy transition.
YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:
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Already graduated with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Engineering, Business, Economics or Physics
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Intellectual curiosity and demonstrate an interest and passion for the power sector and the application of a broad array of new, emerging technologies to address power system challenges.
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Have solid understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
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Confidence conducting numerical analysis and an understanding of statistics.
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Ability to think critically and develop thoughtful opinions by cutting through the noise of data, finding key patterns, applying judgment to the claims of industry participants and asking insightful questions.
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Ability to distill and communicate complex topics to non-specialist audiences.
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Good time management skills, initiative and proven ability to work on multiple projects at once.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE:
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A graduate degree in a related field
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Prior experience working in or analyzing the grids and utilities sector, transmission and distribution, emerging technologies or energy policy. This can include internships, academic research, or prior work experience.
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Experience with analytical tools, software and coding such as SQL and Python.
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Ability to speak another language fluently.
