Country
USA
City
HOUSTON
Workplace location
HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)
Domain
Finance
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 3 years

Context & Environment

  • Fast growing business, with a pipeline of several projects with stringent timeline 
  • Evolving organisation to accommodate business growth and Total Energies ambitions in renewables and power 
  • Complex and fast-evolving market environment (volatility, climate change policies, regulation change,… )


PURPOSES

  • Provide regular and rigorous analyses on US markets evolutions (regulation, market design, decarbonation targets …)
  • Contribute to improve the quantitative models needed to provide such analyses 
  • Reply promptly and reactively on projects and investment decision files

Activities

Your mission as an US Power Market Analyst include:

  • Work in collaboration with the Geneva team to develop and improve quantitative fundamental models (supply, demand, flows, generation mix evolution, cost of technology, climate...) in order to build power forward hourly price scenarios for the US market (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM).
  • Monitor external publications, market developments in market design and regulation change that could impact prices dynamics, and translate and update fundamental model assumptions data set
  • Analyse and benchmark Trading models results and propose improvements 
  • Run regular reports on market updates to Trading Power management as well as to Paris headquarters, and trading affiliates ; create and update presentations on market-related topics ; create and develop appropriate tools and BI reports
  • Working closely with Trading Research, GRP and Holding strategy teams to ensure alignment of parties on key assumptions
  • Carry specific analyses related to investment decision files and questions related to long term power markets in the US and make recommendation to Management


DIMENSIONS


TotalEnergies is targeting to build a portfolio of 100 GW of renewables by 2030 and to become one of the main player in renewables worldwide. This will be achieved through many investment projects. In this context, the ‘Trading Power’ BU will contribute to this ambition by managing financial and physical positions and risks of the renewables portfolio on open markets. Among its tasks, the ‘Trading Support’ division aims at supporting Trading Power in creating a profitable and sustainable portfolio by providing analyses of the profitability and risks of its different businesses (ppa portfolio, short term optimisation, etc…).

Within the ‘Market Modelling’ team, the US Power Market Analyst will contribute to a better understanding of the US power markets in terms of prices and fundamentals by building and improving long term power markets fundamental modelling (10 years horizon) with quantitative and qualitative analyses. The US Power Market Analyst will provide analysis and support to Senior Management on investment decision files and for any power market related questions.


Candidate Profile

You are someone who possesses the following experience and credentials:

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics or Engineering
  • Good modelling and analytical skills with strong attention to detail with first experience in quantitative modelling 
  • Basic knowledge of US or European energy markets
  • Programming skills (SQL/R/Python) and/or visualization frameworks (Tableau/PowerBI/etc.) will be appreciated
  • Ability to work under pressure, rigor, proactivity and creativity
  • Good communication skills, ability to explain complex issues and present them in a clear and neat manner


International Consideration

**TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

At TotalEnergies we know that you're more than what's on your CV. If this opportunity excites you, but your profile doesn't exactly match the description above...give it a try & apply. Diversity of perspectives & experiences make us stronger.


TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

About the company:
TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.


TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Our Culture:
We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population while fulfilling our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success while ensuring safety in all our operations.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding and ever-changing industry, we cultivate a friendly workplace where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, and where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.