Portfolio Analytics Specialist

IREN•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Portfolio Analytics Specialist provides quantitative analysis, modelling and reporting to support energy decisions across IREN’s data centre portfolio, which operates in North America, Europe and Australia. The role builds and maintains price, load, valuation and optimization models; values PPAs, hedges, CRRs and ancillary services positions; quantifies basis, congestion and curtailment economics; and delivers position, mark-to-market and performance reporting for trading, procurement, operations and finance. It calls for strong quantitative and data management skills, power market knowledge, and the ability to turn complex analysis into clear commercial recommendations. The specialist supports portfolio strategy and commercial decisions through forecasting, scenario analysis, risk measurement, ETRM modelling and implementation, automated reporting, model validation and market monitoring. The position works closely with the Head of Energy, senior leadership, Fundamental Analysis, Operations, Site Development, Risk, Finance and Accounting. Support for portfolio needs outside standard business hours may be required when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, data science or a related quantitative field.
At least five years of experience in quantitative energy analytics, market modelling, ETRM systems, portfolio analysis or a comparable quantitative role.
Strong quantitative and statistical skills, including pricing models, valuation methods, time-series forecasting and risk metrics such as VaR, exposure and sensitivities.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong Python or R and SQL skills, with experience in data pipelines, version control and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Hands-on ETRM experience, including modelling, configuration or implementation; familiarity with ISO portals and market data platforms.
Ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, decision-ready recommendations for commercial and non-technical stakeholders.
Detail orientation, strong documentation discipline, model governance awareness and commitment to reproducible analysis.
Comfort working to tight reporting deadlines in a fast-moving market environment, including supporting portfolio needs outside standard business hours where required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a quantitative field.
Hands-on ERCOT data experience, including nodal pricing, day-ahead and real-time markets, CRRs, ancillary services and settlement data.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain proprietary power price forecasting, load forecasting and portfolio optimization models across IREN’s markets.
Produce daily energy portfolio position, mark-to-market, P&L and exposure reporting, including attribution of performance drivers.
Monitor the portfolio and translate findings into strategy recommendations for the Head of Energy and senior leadership.
Build and maintain valuation models for hedges, PPAs and structured transactions; value FTR/CRR, ancillary services and demand response positions; and quantify basis and congestion exposure across nodes.
Develop scenario analyses, stress tests and sensitivity analyses to assess portfolio decisions and quantify price, volume, shape and basis risk under different market and operating conditions.
Partner with Fundamental Analysis to validate forecasts and model outputs against third-party views and market intelligence.
Build and maintain the energy database and supporting data pipelines for market data, pricing curves, positions and exposures from ISO portals, market data vendors and internal operating systems.
Lead ETRM modelling and implementation to support deal capture, position management and portfolio reporting.
Quantify curtailment economics, flexibility value and dispatch trade-offs with Operations and Site Development.
Support hedging, procurement and origination decisions through pricing analysis, deal screening, sensitivity testing and post-trade performance review.
Design, automate and maintain dashboards and recurring reports for the Head of Energy, Finance, Operations and senior leadership.
Backtest forecasts and models, document methodologies and assumptions, and maintain model governance, validation and version control.
Partner with Risk, Finance and Accounting on valuation inputs, settlement variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting support.
Monitor market rules, PUCT developments and market-design changes, and quantify their impact on operating cost, flexibility value and portfolio strategy.

Benefits

Base salary and annual performance incentives.
Equity programs offering opportunities to build long-term wealth.
Relocation, as applicable and based on candidate circumstances.
Medical, dental and vision insurance; company pays 100% of employee coverage and 75% of dependent coverage.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Financial wellness tools and resources.
Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Flexible work arrangements.
Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility.
Training and personal development opportunities.
Company events and team-building activities.