IR - Portfolio Management Analyst

Company Overview:

Mainstream Renewable Power is a leading pure-play renewable energy company, with wind and solar assets across global markets, including in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy by delivering clean, affordable and reliable energy at scale. We are one of the most successful developers of gigawatt-scale renewables platforms, across onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar power generation with a global portfolio of 20.8 GW.  In May 2021, Aker Horizons acquired a majority stake in Mainstream, and in April 2022, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. joined Aker Horizons as a long-term strategic investor. We currently employ over 400 people across 5 continents, and we are looking for ambitious, driven, and talented people to join us on our mission to drive forward the energy transition.

Summary of Role:

Mainstream Renewable Power is looking for an Analyst in the Markets & Regulatory Affairs department. The successful candidate will be responsible for commercial analysis, in particular helping to establish Mainstream’s portfolio management and best practice in renewables auction participation.

Your insights will guide strategic decision-making and support the development of competitive, sustainable renewable energy projects and Mainstream’s mission for a world electrified by renewable energy.

What you will do?

• Commercial analysis: Apply your commercial acumen and analytical skills across a range of applications to help Mainstream excel in an industry impacted by BESS, WACC, grid regulation and build out, and price volatility (to name but a few). In particular, you will understand and be able to reflect regulatory environments in commercial modelling and analysis.
• Portfolio modelling: Model, monitor, and assess Mainstream’s portfolio strategy with reference to risk & reward trade-offs and trends in the renewables industry. Stay abreast of market developments that could impact the portfolio, providing insights and strategies to mitigate risks.
• Auction strategy: Help to establish best practice in auction analysis and execution including validating key bidding assumptions and procuring realised price forecasts for Mainstream projects.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial and development functions within the wider Mainstream group and co-ordinate regular knowledge sharing. Collaborate with other functions within the central and regional teams on a frequent basis.

What we require? [Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience]:

• A minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in the renewables industry, with a preference for offshore wind.
• Experience participating in renewable energy auctions and public tenders for renewable power.
• Proficiency in excel modelling, portfolio management fundamentals, and validating assumptions for auction strategies.
• Advanced degree, preferably with a focus in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• Experience in working with multicultural teams and across functional structure as a strong team player that thrives in a challenging, dynamic environment and can manage across multiple projects.
• Strong critical and analytical reasoning, fluency in English and excellent written and oral communications skills.