Market Risk and Analytics Intern

Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Intersect Power is a privately held clean energy company bringing innovative, scalable, American-made, low-carbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. We develop, own, and operate some of the world’s largest grid-tied clean energy resources, as well as co-located facilities for large industrial loads, including data centers, e-fuels, and other energy-intensive products. We are laser-focused on the largest, most transformative clean energy projects that decarbonize the existing power grid and bring new loads to clean generation without the need for new transmission. Intersect is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are looking to fill key roles with talented professionals who want to make an impact.

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.  We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area and  San Diego, CA; NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

About This Position

As a Market Risk & Analytics intern, you will be part of an immersive experience, paired with a senior member of the Market Risk team, who will teach you the unique dynamics and nuances of electricity markets. We will be developing and/or refining the platforms used in valuation and risk management. We don’t expect you to have a background in finance, risk management or any other specific field. We’re looking for smart people who enjoy solving interesting problems. We’re more interested in how you think and learn rather than what you currently know.

Responsibilities and Duties

• You will participate in developing and implementing models to value a portfolio of renewable energy assets as well as vanilla and exotic power derivatives, and to evaluate portfolio risk. These crucial models ultimately inform decisions made by upper management.
• You will learn how to apply advanced mathematical, statistical and programming skills to model and predict large data sets. Through personal mentoring, you will analyze historical and simulated series.
• You may participate in related tasks, as the Market Risk & Analytics department continues to innovate and expand.

Qualifications and Skills

• We are looking for a rising graduate student
• A strong quantitative thinker who enjoys working collaboratively on a team
• A proficient Python and SQL programmer with a passion for quantitative finance
• Collaborative and courteous with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Inquisitive, eager to ask questions, admit mistakes and learn new things




*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.




Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected].  




Compensation

• $45 USD per hour for graduate students. If working in Canada: conversion rate to CAD run at time-of-hire.




Location 

• Remote in Canada or US. Applicant must be authorized to work in Canada or US. Intersect Power is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Note:  We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms. 

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.

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