Sr. Analyst, Market Data
Job Summary
A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions focus and actions as we transform our energy system. Were a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton Alberta. Our team safely delivers builds and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable affordable and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment and we live by our North Star. With us your contributions matter we want you to be empowered to innovate collaborate and ultimately drive results. Were here to partner with you so you can learn grow and forge a career thats meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity:
OnePermanentFull TimePosition.
TheSr. Analyst Market Dataowns Capital Powers end-to-end price curve framework within the Risk Group. The role is accountable for the quality integrity and governance of all priceand market datacurves used across the commodity portfolio spanning new curve intakemethodologydesign system configuration daily productionand validation independent price verification (IPV) and governance reporting.
The successful candidate will combine strong quantitative and systems skills with sound professional judgment and a commitment to robustcontrols andwill serve as the subject-matter expert on all matters related to commodityand market datacurves.
You will contribute to our team by:
Key Accountabilities:
Serve as the single point of contact for all newcommodity and market datacurve requestsandmanage the intake process from request through governance approval.
Design build calibrate and document forward price curve models across commodities and delivery points including directly observable interpolated and proxy / spread-to-benchmark approaches.
Own andmaintainthe central curve register ensuring all curves are catalogued with current attributes approval status and scheduled review dates.
Configure andmaintainapproved price curves in ZEMA (data ingestion quality rules curve construction logic) and Allegro (curve definition valuation formulas P&L attribution); lead UAT and production deployment.
Monitor daily curve production across all curves; investigate and resolve data feed failures quality alerts andotherflags within EOD SLAs;maintainand test fallback procedures.
Execute the firms dailyvalidationandmonthlyindependent price verification (IPV) process; comparecurveoutputs to independent market sources; prepare and distribute IPV reports; escalate material exceptions.
Conduct or coordinate independent validation of all new and materially modified price curve models; issue structured validation reports; track findings to remediation; manage the periodic revalidation schedule.
Prepare and present submissions toRisk OversightCommittee; produce periodic governance reports covering inventory status open findings IPV exception trends and curve performance.
Maintain the model risk and governance framework for price curves in alignment with Model Risk Policy and applicable regulatory guidance; support audits and regulatory examinations.
What you will bring to the role:
Education & Experience:
Post-secondary degree in Finance Economics Mathematics Engineering or a related field.
Advanced degree (e.g. Masters PhD) or professional designation (e.g. CFA FRM PRM) is an asset.
57 years inriskmanagement market data model validation or quantitative risk in a commodity trading or energy environment.
Hands-on experience building orvalidatingforward price curves including proxy / spread-to-benchmark methodologies with regression-based parameter calibration.
Direct experience with ZEMA and / or Allegro in a production environment strongly preferred.
Familiarity with model risk frameworks andorganizedcommodity markets (AESO IESOCAISO MISOERCOT PJM Henry Hubenvironmental) preferred.
Technical Skills:
Apply risk management systems and analytical tools (ETRM Excel Python R) to build validate and maintain pricing models and data workflows.
Query and integrate market data using SQL and data APIs (e.g. ICE Data Services ZEMA Nodal) to support curve production and validation processes.
Automate repetitive data processes and controls using scripting with an ability to identify opportunities to streamline manual workflows.
Develop validate and maintain pricing methodologies including proxy/spread-to-benchmark and regression-based approaches across liquid and illiquid markets.
Demonstrate working knowledge of power market data forward price curves and valuation models in regional markets (e.g. WECC AESO PJM).
Leverage AI and emerging analytical tools (e.g. Copilot LLMs machine learning libraries) to enhance data quality checks anomaly detection and reporting efficiency or demonstrate a genuine curiosity and willingness to explore these tools as they evolve.
Communicate technical content clearly in writing and verbally; able to present pricing governance updates exception analysis and model validation findings to committees and senior stakeholders.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid office/workfromhome environment.
- Minimal travel required
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- The successful candidate will undergo education verification reference checks and a criminal and credit record check
Additional Details:
Capital Power employeesthatrefera successful candidate for this positionare eligible for a$1000Referral Reward!
We believe that supporting employee physical mental financial and social well-being is critical to our success. We offer a comprehensive package including flexible benefits retirement savings programs paid time off and ongoing development opportunities.
This role includes a competitive base salary annual incentive and participation in Capital Powers long-term incentive program.
How To Apply and Next Steps
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Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American power producer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power generation facilities using a variety of energy sources.