Senior Research Analyst - Data Centers and Power Markets

Sightline Climate equips customers with the actionable intelligence needed to compete and win in the transition that is rapidly transforming the energy, transport, and industrial sectors. By combining comprehensive project, funding, and partnership data with expert insights and advanced tools, Sightline empowers investors, corporates, and governments to navigate the complexities of the transition and capitalize on new opportunities. Sightline Climate also produces CTVC, the industry-leading newsletter read by 75,000 climate leaders. We are looking for a Senior Research Analyst to expand our data center product at Sightline Climate. This role includes creating proprietary datasets, writing insightful market commentary, building forecasts and economic models, and producing in-depth analysis that helps shape the transition landscape. The Role

• Conduct in-depth research across our data centers and power markets practice, focusing on the impact of data center demand on the power sector and emissions.
• Produce models and tools to help our clients understand the risks, economics, and trends in data center deployment and powering models.
• Develop differentiated proprietary rankings and datasets that highlight the companies and regions leading the industry in key metrics.
• Analyze large datasets across sector investment, project deployment, economics, business models, and demand.
• Convert complex data and research findings into actionable frameworks and insights for a range of audiences, including financiers, corporate strategists, and , policymakers.
• Engage with and present to external stakeholders, offering thought leadership and reinforcing and expanding Sightline Climate’s position as the go-to source on actionable intelligence across the transition economy.
• Become Sightline Climate’s expert in data center powering models and project economics, making connections between data center trends and those in the wider climate tech industry.
• Help shape our pipeline of research and tools to ensure that our commentary stays ahead of the curve.

The Essentials

• 5-7 years experience in creating market research on data centers, power markets, microgrids, and/or electricity pricing.
• Experience in building economic models and forecasts for energy systems and novel technologies.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex data to senior audiences in a comprehensible manner.
• Ability to quickly produce insightful analysis, in addition to being able to project manage larger research initiatives
• Innately curious and passionate about climate tech innovation.
• Eager to explore and understand the commercial and economic implications of new technologies and sources of demand

A Plus

• A Master's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Environment / Climate, or other Sciences
• Experience in data center power procurement, utility strategy, or grid operations
• Additional data analysis skills / experience in Excel, SQL, or Python

Our Offer

• Opportunity to work, learn, and make an impact at a fast-growing climate tech startup
• The excitement and fun of being part of a dynamic, dedicated and professional group of people
• Based in London or New York working side-by-side with our team
• Generous stock options
• Competitive PTO, location specific

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