Middle River Power · 9 hours ago
Energy Commercial Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expMiddle River Power is seeking a highly analytical Energy Commercial Analyst to join their Commercial team. The role involves optimizing the company's fleet of thermal, battery, and renewable assets through market analysis, daily dispatch decisions, and commercial strategy development.
Asset ManagementEnergyFinancial ServicesPower Grid
Responsibilities
Help optimize daily dispatch decisions for our fleet of thermal and battery assets, across CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other markets, balancing market conditions, asset capabilities and revenue strategies
Monitor and analyze power and gas market fundamentals, including congestion, weather, fuel pricing, regulatory changes, and other variables that affect markets and plant performance
Perform back casts, forecasts, and scenario analyses to improve dispatch optimization and commercial decision-making
Analyze historical data to identify trends, evaluate asset performance, and support the development of trading and hedging strategies
Work closely with M&A and Development teams to evaluate market dynamics, provide model inputs, and support off-take strategies for new build and repower opportunities
Create and maintain dashboards, tools, and models that streamline decision-making and enhance commercial visibility into asset performance
Contribute to the broader commercial strategy as the company continues to grow and diversify its asset portfolio
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in power, gas, or energy markets
Familiarity with ISO/RTO operations and dispatch principles (e.g., LMPs, ancillary services, DA/RT markets)
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and extracting actionable insights
Proficiency in Excel
Proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for learning and curiosity about how markets function
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work in a cross-functional environment
Preferred
Experience in risk, trading support, or market analytics strongly preferred
Familiarity with Python, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus
Benefits
Medical, vision, dental for employees and families are 90% employer funded
FSA and HSA Plans with company contributions to the HAS
15 days of PTO plus Holidays and two floating holidays
Employee EAP and wellness services
Parental Leave
401k with a company match up to 4%
Company
Middle River Power
Middle River Power provides energy management, investment management, asset management, venture capital and private equity services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Suehr
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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