Commercial Analyst

Capital Power

Commercial Analyst supporting the financial performance and reporting of power generation assets at Capital Power. Engaging with cross-functional teams for comprehensive market analysis and insights.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeWashington D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis within the energy sector, utilizing tools such as SQL and Python to analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working across teams and supporting strategic decision-making.

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Financial ModelingForecastingSQL Database QueryingPython AutomationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingForecastingQuantitative AnalysisData AnalysisReportingExcelSQLPythonAutomated ReportingDashboard Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSQLPythonAPI-Based Data ConnectionsAnalytical Tools

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorPower GenerationUtilitiesMarket TrendsPJMMISO

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain financial and operational models to forecast revenue, costs, gross margin, and asset performance.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning by analyzing commercial and operational drivers.
Monitor trade performance and profit and loss results, and explain key market and operational drivers.
Prepare accurate and timely reports on generation, revenue, margin, and key performance indicators.
Support settlement review and reconciliation by identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes.
Analyze energy, capacity, ancillary services, fuel, and emissions market trends and their impact on asset performance.
Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments and provide clear, data-driven insights.
Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Excel, Python, and related tools.
Develop and improve automated reporting, dashboards, API-based data connections, and analytical tools.
Work collaboratively with trading, risk, finance, accounting, and asset management teams on cross-functional priorities and ad hoc analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
3 - 5 years of experience in an analytical, financial, energy, or other quantitative environment.
Experience in the utilities, power generation, or broader energy sector is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis.
Strong Excel skills for analysis, modeling, and reporting.
Experience with Python or similar tools for automation, reporting, or data analysis.
Working knowledge of SQL or database querying.
Ability to work with large datasets and translate analysis into clear business insights.
Interest in or exposure to power markets, natural gas markets, or the energy industry; PJM and MISO knowledge is an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and curiosity.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and across teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health care benefits
retirement benefits
paid time off
annual bonus