S&P Global

Principal Research Analyst, Japan Power and Renewables, Fluent Japanese

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tokyo • Japan

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, extracting actionable insights to deliver succinct, high-quality presentations and reports that help clients make better-informed risk management, and investment decisions.
  • Analyze market fundamentals, regulatory developments, price trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Monitor and interpret policy changes, market reforms, and sector developments; synthesizing implications for clients.
  • Lead the development of long-term outlooks, including assumptions development, data gathering and reproducible workflows.
  • Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to spot emerging trends and anticipate market movements.
  • Engage clients directly by presenting research outcomes, enhancing relationships and driving growth.
  • Represent S&P Global Energy at events such as webinars, energy briefings, forums and conferences; build a strong professional network and position yourself as a thought leader.
  • Build internal relationships that will help generate ideas for integrating cross-commodity analysis, offering greater value to customers.

Requirements

  • Five to eight years of experience in the energy industry, consultancy, financial services, or other knowledge-driven organizations.
  • Knowledge of Japan power and renewable energy market, with expertise in areas such as power trading, market planning, market operations, policy-analysis, asset development, or project financing.
  • Exceptional English and Japanese language skills (written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement experience are required, with the ability to effectively present research to clients through reports, calls and live/web-based conferences.
  • Excellent communication skills, concise written style, and strong presentation abilities to provide insightful analysis in compelling and straightforward content.
  • Qualitative research skills: ability to interpret policy documents, regulatory rulings, and stakeholder positions.
  • Quantitative research skills: proficiency in data collection, processing, transformation and forecasting; ability to build transparent methodologies with documented assumptions.
  • Strong Excel skills required; experience with analytical software, forecasting tools and programming languages (Python, R) is a plus.
  • Self-driven, with excellent problem-solving abilities and outstanding attention to detail, ensuring precision in research and deliverables.
  • Demonstrates personal integrity and an openness to continual learning and development.
  • A bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, finance, or a related field with relevant energy market experience; advanced degrees are a plus.
Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
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Soft Skills
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