Energy Exemplar

Cloud-native analytics software for energy markets

Lead Energy Market Analyst

Quantitative FinanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An extensive background in energy market modelling.
High numeracy, computer, and web literacy.
A firm understanding of energy economics for power market fundamentals and power-market economic concepts, including reserve margins, implied market heat rate, and spark/dark spread, and the ability to explain these concepts.
Knowledge of production-cost modeling software such as PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, or similar tools is required.
Knowledge of power-plant and natural-gas economics, power systems, the gas supply chain, operations research and optimization techniques, statistics, and energy (power and gas) markets and industry is required.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and complete projects or assignments from start to finish.
Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities and manage diverse, overlapping projects.
Diligence, systematic work habits, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
Initiative in improving processes and identifying business opportunities.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Professional work and phone etiquette.
Eight to ten years of experience with energy modeling and power-market analysis.
Knowledge of or experience working in several North American, European, or Asian power markets.
Experience in APAC short- and medium-term energy trading markets, such as Indian, Japanese, or Philippine markets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to research and learn new techniques.
Experience creating and analyzing energy datasets for power models.
Strong organizational skills and familiarity with Agile/Sprint best practices.
Expert skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee production of energy-market fundamental model components and standalone models, working out of the Pune office using PLEXOS and Aurora.
Work in a team of energy data analysts.
Ensure the accurate updates and delivery of specific fundamental-data work products as part of PLEXOS and Aurora dataset development.
Lead power-markets research; analyze, manipulate, and process data for input into power-market models.
Benchmark and carry out the end-to-end creation and upgrading of production-cost models.
Maintain large databases of energy-related data sourced from data providers, industry publications, regulatory agencies, and web research.
Run PLEXOS and/or Aurora and interpret model output results and energy balances.
Compare models and review preliminary forecast output for inconsistencies to ensure deliveries meet product scopes and specifications.
Solve problems, interpret market models, and detect errors and omissions.
Troubleshoot market models and intermediate work products to identify errors, omissions, and improvements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working at a market operator, project developer, or utility in planning or commercial operations.
Consulting work experience providing fundamental analysis and expert opinion for project valuations.
Knowledge of one or more energy-economic modeling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, MarketAnalytics, and/or PROSYM.
A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Electric Engineering (Transmission preferred), or Mathematics.

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:

SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners
Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.

How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast and that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

Accountabilities

Reporting to Director of Datasets

This role oversees production of energy market fundamental model components and standalone models working out of our Pune office using PLEXOS and Aurora

Day to day duties

Work in a team of energy data analysts

Responsible for ensuring the completion and delivery of accurate updates of specific fundamental data work products as part of PLEXOS and Aurora dataset development

Responsible for leading power markets research, analyzing and manipulating data and processing data for input into power market models

Benchmarking etc. end-to-end process of creation and upgrading of production cost models

Responsible for maintaining large databases of energy related data. Data sources include data-providers, industry publications, regulatory agencies and web research.

Running PLEXOS and/or Aurora and interpreting output model results and energy balances

Comparing models and reviewing preliminary forecast output results for  inconsistencies to ensure deliveries meet product scopes and specifications

Problem solving and interpretation of market models and ability to detect errors and omissions

Troubleshoot market models and intermediate work products for errors, omissions, and improvements.

Foundation Skills and Knowledge:

An extensive background in energy market modelling

High level of numeracy, computer, and web literacy.

A firm understanding of energy economics for power market fundamentals and economic concepts of power markets (and ability to explain these): Reserve Margins, Implied Market Heat Rate, Spark/Dark Spread, etc…

Knowledge of production cost modelling software’s like PLEXOS (preferred), Aurora or Promod, or similar are required

Good Knowledge of Power Plant/Natural Gas Economics, Power Systems, Gas supply chain, Operation research/Optimization techniques, statistics, and Energy (Power &/ Gas) Markets/Industry is required

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and see projects/assignments through from start to finish.

Self-starter, organized, persistent, goal driven, has a can-do attitude, takes challenges as opportunities to perform and add value

Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities and to manage diverse overlapping projects

Diligent, systematic, and pays attention to detail to ensure work accuracy and quality

Continuously looks at ways to add value to the company by taking the initiative in improving processes and identifying business opportunities

Excellent problem solver

Punctual, Professional work and phone etiquette

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

8-10 years of experience with Energy Modelling and Power Market Analysis

Knowledge of or experience working in several North American, European or Asian power markets.

Experience in APAC – Indian, Japan or Philippines short- and medium-term energy trading markets.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and learn new techniques

Experience in creating and analysing energy data sets for power models

Experience working at a market operator, project developer, or at a utility in planning or commercial operations would be an asset

Consulting work experience providing fundamental analysis and expert opinion for project valuations desirable

Knowledge of one or more energy economic modelling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, MarketAnalytics and/or PROSYM

Strong organizational skills, familiarity with Agile/Sprint Best Practices

Expert skills using Excel, Power BI and similar tools

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or Ph.D in Economics (preferred), Electric Engineering (Transmission preferred), or Mathematics

Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.

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About the Company

Energy Exemplar

Cloud-native analytics software for energy markets

Energy Exemplar provides cloud-native analytics software that models and simulates energy markets—electric, gas, and water—to support planning and optimization. Its core tool, PLEXOS, lets users build and run scenarios and co-optimize resources across multiple energy sectors, using licenses, training, and professional services to deliver its product. Unlike some competitors, Energy Exemplar focuses on end-to-end energy market modeling with cross-market optimization, serving executives, developers, and planners worldwide and emphasizing reliable planning tools for the energy transition. The company aims to help nations and organizations achieve long-term energy security and efficiency while advancing sustainable energy systems in regions facing energy security challenges.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.6B
Headquarters: Adelaide SA, Australia
Founded: 1999

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