Commercial Analyst - Analytics, Strategy & Projects

RWE • Chicago, IL

1d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join a new team at the intersection of Origination, Trading and Business Development, helping shape the future of RWE Supply & Trading’s US power business. This is an opportunity to build out commercial solutions for the US operating portfolio and new thermal and renewable assets in development. The work ranges across analytical disciplines and requires holistic interest in the US power system, the ability to build relationships with colleagues who have experience and deep expertise in the power markets and a humble attitude.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in US power market analysis, business development or strategy.
• Practical capabilities in Python, SQL, Tableau and Power BI, with strong organization and project management skills.
• Demonstrable experience using LLMs/coding assistants to build new workflows, and automate recurring research and analytical workflows, with appropriate controls.
• Intermediate understanding of financial principles, including capital budgeting, financial derivatives and risk management.
• Curiosity to investigate unfamiliar markets, datasets and technologies independently and identify actionable solutions.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues across the US power business and communicate complex analysis clearly.
• A genuine commitment to doing what you say and saying what you mean, while taking ownership and delivering results.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s or advanced degree in STEM, business or another relevant field.
• Interest in quantitative modelling methods.
• Experience with energy market research sources such as YES Energy, Wood Mackenzie, Capital IQ, Energy Velocity or EIA.
• Knowledge of US power market organizations and professional networks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate market data, FERC & ISO rules, and utility load tariffs turning complex information into actionable strategies and analysis.
• Build out the team’s data and analytics development environment
• Build tools and reporting infrastructure for senior US commercial committees and business operations.
• Prepare portfolio reviews and go-to-market presentations.
• Work closely with Originators, Traders, Risk, Finance and Commercial Operations to strengthen US commercial capabilities.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape a new team and help define its direction from the ground up.
• Direct collaboration with experienced colleagues across Origination, Trading, Risk, Finance and Commercial Operations.
• The chance to lead development of AI-enabled tools, processes and skills that create scalable commercial solutions.
• Broad exposure to the dynamic US power market, including data center demand, re-industrialization, the energy transition and policy developments.
• A role where new perspectives, independent thinking and practical impact are essential to success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level