Job Description
You will be responsible for providing analysis of global weather patterns and how they may impact supply and demand dynamics of electricity markets. Analysis provides commercial value for the wider Portfolio Optimisation Group and helps them make informed decisions based on fundamental views.
How will I spend my time in this role?
- Generate a daily view of weather forecasts for coming two weeks across key geographies for gas and power markets;
- Translate both the internally and externally generated weather forecasts into a clear outlook, articulating risk factors;
- Alongside Short Term Trading team develop trading recommendations based on analysis;
- Work with Forecasting Analysts on weather generated renewable power generation forecasts;
- Hold a view of and regularly communicate global seasonal forecasts to inform the global energy complex;
- Keep up to date on research and modelling of climate variables that could impact longer term strategies;
- Monitor market place for new weather products and hold relationship with external weather vendors.
What skills/experience do I need to be considered?
- Experience of European weather forecasting (North America and Australia are desirable);
- Experience in using global weather models and knowledge of their limitations;
- Degree in meteorology or similar discipline;
- Experience using classical prediction methods such as Regression, ARIMA;
- Experience using simulation methods such as Monte Carlo, Markov Switching
- Experience developing probabilistic ensemble forecast models;
- Experience in Python programming language plus third-party libraries including numpy, scipy, pandas and scikit-learn.
Who are we?
The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised and localised. At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.
Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. We have three offices in the UK, one in the US and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2022 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.
Flexibility is vital to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, remotely or a mix of remote/office. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.
When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.
What else do we offer?
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year;
- A genuine commitment to smarter working – we recognise your work/life balance matters;
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community;
- Excellent benefits package including private medical insurance/dental cover and non-contributory pension from month three;
Diversity
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.
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Job Type: Part-time