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S&P Global Energy CERA

The Role: Japan Power and Renewables Principal Research Analyst

Grade/Level:10

The Location: Tokyo Japan (preferred)/ Seoul South Korea/ Beijing/Shanghai China/ Singapore

The Team: S&P Global Energy CERA is looking for a Principal Research Analyst to oversee our Japan Power and Renewables market research. S&P Global Energy CERA is a global team responsible for analyzing interpreting and forecasting global energy commodities markets and prices. We provide forward-looking insights through the development of analytical tools research and models engaging with clients through written reports presentations and direct interactions.

The Impact: This position carries significant responsibilities for all new and existing research content related to the Japan power and renewables market. Research topics include policy regulation market reforms power trading activities tariffs emerging technologies and commodities relevant to power and renewables markets. Modelling short- and long-term outlooks is also an essential part of the role. Our analysis supports our subscription services delivered under our market-leading product line servicing a wide range of customers across the energy industry.

Whats in it for you:This role offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional expertise and demonstrate thought leadership positioning yourself as a recognized authority in the industry. An integral member of the Global Power and Renewables team you will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation technology and continuous learning. Together we aim to develop a holistic cross-commodity global analysis framework that delivers impactful insights and drives strategic decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis extracting actionable insights to deliver succinct high-quality presentations and reports that help clients make better-informed risk management and investment decisions.
• Analyze market fundamentals regulatory developments price trends and emerging technologies.
• Monitor and interpret policy changes market reforms and sector developments; synthesizing implications for clients.
• Lead the development of long-term outlooks including assumptions development data gathering and reproducible workflows.
• Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to spot emerging trends and anticipate market movements.
• Engage clients directly by presenting research outcomes enhancing relationships and driving growth.
• Represent S&P Global Energy at events such as webinars energy briefings forums and conferences; build a strong professional network and position yourself as a thought leader.
• Build internal relationships that will help generate ideas for integrating cross-commodity analysis offering greater value to customers.

What Were Looking For:

• Five to eight years of experience in the energy industry consultancy financial services or other knowledge-driven organizations.
• Knowledge of Japan power and renewable energy market with expertise in areas such as power trading market planning market operations policy-analysis asset development or project financing.
• Exceptional English and Japanese language skills (written and verbal) and stakeholder engagement experience are required with the ability to effectively present research to clients through reports calls and live/web-based conferences.
• Excellent communication skills concise written style and strong presentation abilities to provide insightful analysis in compelling and straightforward content.
• Qualitative research skills: ability to interpret policy documents regulatory rulings and stakeholder positions.
• Quantitative research skills: proficiency in data collection processing transformation and forecasting; ability to build transparent methodologies with documented assumptions.
• Strong Excel skillsrequired; experience with analytical software forecasting tools and programming languages (Python R) is a plus.
• Self-driven with excellent problem-solving abilities and outstanding attention to detail ensuring precision in research and deliverables.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and an openness to continual learning and development.
• A bachelors degree in economics engineering finance or a related field with relevant energy market experience; advanced degrees are a plus.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses governments and individuals with trusted data expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks data and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently act decisively and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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