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Description
Emerging Energy Research, LLC, a leading industry advisory firm specializing in alternative energy technologies, has an immediate opening for someone that can contribute to our ongoing research and analysis of solar energy markets in Europe.
Position Overview:
As European Solar Energy Markets Analyst you will contribute to our ongoing research of solar energy markets and company strategies in Europe. Responsibilities will include the gathering and analyzing intelligence on industry developments, competitive positioning along the value chain, industry structure, and regulatory initiatives. The technology focus will be on -- Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV) and Photovoltaics (PV).
The position will be located in Cambridge, MA or Barcelona Spain. If originally placed in Cambridge, MA and circumstances permit, the position is intended to ultimately transition to the Barcelona office and will require limited travel.
Responsibilities:
Your specific responsibilities will include the following:
- Maintaining project databases
- Forecasting European solar market development and economics
- Initiating and writing Executive Briefings (On Points) and Market Briefs
- Contributing to and eventually leading in-depth market studies
- Interacting with clients on a continuous basis to provide market research, competitive analysis, and strategy support.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience in an analytical role in the energy industry, with a track record of steady and consistent professional growth. Some renewable energy industry experience or knowledge of alternative energy technologies and players is preferred.
The position requires solid analytical and quantitative skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and experience with telephone and internet-based research. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced project-oriented environment, to work independently, and to deliver projects on time.
Candidates will be considered based on the following:
- Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to write economically and quickly
- Ability to write and converse using fluent "business" English
- Must be fluent in one of the following European languages: Spanish, French, or German
- Database and spreadsheet management experience
- Solid market and business analytical skills
- Proven experience using PowerPoint for presentation purposes
- Industry experience: energy, power, finance, industrial sectors; 1-2 years experience in research and analysis of the solar energy or sector is a plus
- Proficiency with standard software applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
- Background in consulting, journalism or research a plus
- Undergraduate degree: BA or BS; Graduate degree is a plus
- European work permits are a plus
To Apply:
Please submit resume; Please reference Analyst, European Solar Energy Markets in the e-mail's subject heading.