Portfolio Optimisation Analyst
Finding the smartest way to run wind, solar and battery assets together.
Planning and Operations
What this person does in the real world
- Support models that decide when batteries should charge or discharge
- Help set bids and offers in different electricity markets
- Analyse how a group (portfolio) of renewable assets can perform at their best
Why this job matters
Renewable energy assets work best when they’re carefully coordinated. Portfolio Optimisation Analysts help make sure wind, solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are used in the most efficient and profitable way possible. Their decisions help balance clean energy supply with market opportunities.
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Spreadsheets and simple modelling tools
- Problem-solving with real-world constraints
- Working with market and operational data
- Decision-making using incomplete or changing information
- Collaboration with trading and operations teams
Where you’ll work
You’ll typically work in an office or hybrid environment as part of a trading, commercial or optimisation team.
You’ll love this if you...
- Like solving puzzles and weighing up different options
- Enjoy working with spreadsheets and data
- Are comfortable making decisions even when you don’t have perfect information
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Data Analyst / Junior Energy Trader
- College/University: Maths, Physics, Engineering, Economics
- First roles: Trading Operations Assistant, Optimisation Analyst (Junior)
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