Location
London
Business Area
Research
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Description & Requirements
BloombergNEF (BNEF) is seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to join our grids team based in London for an initial 12 month contract. The role will cover the transformation of the power sector, with a focus on the development of transmission and distribution networks. Specifically, the successful candidate will undertake work to enhance our modelling of spending on the electricity grid during the transition and be responsible for converting existing excel modelling into Python, a part of BNEF's flagship New Energy Outlook. The candidate will also conduct primary research and analysis on the impact of global supply chains on grid spending and the role of energy storage as a transmission and distribution asset.
BNEF is a strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our expert coverage assesses pathways for the power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture sectors to adapt to the energy transition. We help commodity trading, corporate strategy, finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities.
Our Team
You will be based in our London offices, working as part of a global research team at BloombergNEF (BNEF) – the world's leading independent provider of analysis, tools, data and research to decision makers leading change in the energy system. Our data-driven research helps clients stay on top of developments across the energy sector, supported by the unique depth and breadth of the Bloomberg Terminal and platforms.
Electricity grids stand at the center of decarbonization efforts. Without sufficient, well considered investment the grid risks becoming the bottleneck that prevents us from accommodating the immense growth in wind, solar and electric vehicle charging stations whilst maintaining resiliency in the face of extreme weather impacts. New technologies are becoming essential enablers of delivering this resilience in a cost effective and timely fashion and modelling the evolution of spending on these technologies is essential to capturing the true cost of the transition.
This critical but complex area requires a combination of new technologies, policies, business processes and market designs. The grids team covers how the electricity grid will evolve to support a decarbonizing world. We forecast grid capacity, analyze the adoption of emerging grid technologies, assess policy changes, study the role of system flexibility, and build country- and regional-level views on power grid buildout.
Bnef Team Ethos
To succeed at BNEF we need people who can work in an independent manner and show initiative to develop their own viewpoints, yet be collaborative with colleagues. We don't rely on the status quo, we look for innovative yet pragmatic thinking that turns big ideas into real insights and impact. Working at BNEF sometimes feels chaotic; we need teams that are both dynamic and structured to generate the unique perspectives our clients really value. Our teams are diverse, creative, focused, and fun
The Role
You will join as a contractor for 12 months, tasked with driving forward our in-house modelling of grid investment spending. This model determines the grid spend required to deliver BNEF's flagship long-term scenarios and is constantly evolving to enhance our offering to clients and incorporate new technologies and trends. As a member of the grids team, you will own the development and testing of this model, build out a long-term development plan with the team lead and help your colleagues to blend their subject matter knowledge into the model wherever possible. You will identify topics of client interest and importance, conduct independent research, generate insightful findings, and produce written reports of publishable quality. You will collaborate with a high degree of professionalism with colleagues and clients from different cultures and countries, in person and remotely. You'll also develop an internal and external network of industry contacts in order to gather insights, identify trends and collect information. You will be working with colleagues and clients based around the world.
We Will Trust You To
* Develop expertise in the power grid sector and the wider clean energy industry.
* Create a roadmap for our in-house grid investment model using Python and own the execution of this roadmap as we transition out of the existing Excel mode
* Collect and analyze quantitative information on grid technology deployment, economics and costs, and explain these technologies to a wide audience.
* Gather and organize data sets pertaining to these topics.
* Research, analyze and write about the latest developments in the power grids sector, including policy developments, technology trends, the evolution of transmission and distribution networks, analysis of key player strategies, and other relevant topics.
* Write and publish reports in English; conduct fundamental market analysis in Excel and Python.
* Support regular team publications, including market outlooks and investment figures.
* Communicate your research to clients via email, telephone and in-person meetings.
You'll Need To Have
* Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Engineering, Economics, Physics or other sciences
* Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for the power or energy sector and the role it plays in the transition
* Some experience with Python coding
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
* Confidence conducting numerical analysis and an understanding of statistics.
* Ability to think critically and develop thoughtful opinions by cutting through the noise of data, finding key patterns, applying judgment to the claims of industry participants and asking insightful questions
* Ability to distill and communicate complex topics to non-specialist audiences
* Good time management, initiative and proven ability to work on multiple projects at once.
We Would Love To See
* A Master's degree in a related field
* Experience building and developing models in python on a similar language
* Prior experience working in or analyzing power system fundamentals, transmission and distribution networks, emerging technologies or energy policy. This can include internships, academic research, or prior work experience