BloombergNEF Solar Analyst – New York 

 
BloombergNEF (BNEF) is seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to join our solar analysis team in New York and write new research on the U.S. solar market as a component of the transition to clean energy. 
 
At BloombergNEF (BNEF), we help our clients gain a clear perspective on the technologies and financial, economic and policy trends driving the energy transformation. BNEF is online, on mobile and on the Terminal. We are a subscription service providing research and analysis to key stakeholders across the energy value chain. For more information about BNEF, go to https://about.bnef.com/ (https://about.bnef.com/). 
 
Our team:
You will be based in our New York headquarters, working as part of a global research team at BloombergNEF (BNEF) – the world's leading independent provider of analysis, tools, data and research to decision makers leading change in the energy system. Our data-driven research helps clients stay on top of developments across the energy sector, supported by the unique depth and breadth of the Bloomberg Terminal and bnef.com platforms. 
 
BNEF Ethos 
To succeed at BNEF we need people who can work in an independent manner and show initiative to develop their own viewpoints, yet be collaborative with colleagues. We don't rely on the status quo, we look for innovative yet pragmatic thinking that turns big ideas into real insights and impact. Working at BNEF sometimes feels chaotic; we need teams that are both dynamic and structured to generate the unique perspectives our clients really value. Our teams are diverse, creative, focused, and fun!
 
What’s the role?

•   You will join as an analyst covering U.S. solar, as well as some other global markets and broader solar industry trends. Together with your colleagues, you will identify topics of client interest and importance, conduct independent research, generate insightful findings, and produce written reports of publishable quality.
•   Collaborate with a high degree of professionalism with colleagues and clients from different cultures and countries, in person and remotely.
•   You will source, clean and prepare relevant data to support clients in making strategic and investment decisions and inform your own writing.
•   Develop an internal and external network of industry contacts in order to gather insights, identify trends and collect information. You will be working with colleagues and clients based around the world – periodic travel is expected.
 
We will trust you to:

•   Become an expert on the solar sector and the wider clean energy industry
•   Research, analyze and write about the latest developments in the sector, including policy developments, technology trends, clean energy deployment, competitive analysis of key player strategies, and other relevant topics.
•   Write and publish reports in English; conduct fundamental market analysis in Excel
•   Explain your research to clients via email, telephone and in-person meetings
•   Deliver presentations at industry events
•   Build a reputation in industry for your insightful commentary and analysis of the sector
 
You need to have:

•   Intellectual curiosity, interest in and enthusiasm for the energy industry; a desire to become a leading solar expert.
•   Exceptional communication skills: writing (for research reports, in English) and speaking (for presentations at conferences, to clients, or to the media).
•   Confidence conducting numerical analysis.
•   A strong working knowledge of Excel.
•   Ability to think critically and develop thoughtful opinions by cutting through the noise of data, finding key patterns, applying judgment to the claims of industry participants and asking insightful questions.
•   Ability to distill and communicate complex topics to non-specialist audiences.
•   Excellent time management skills, initiative and ability to work on multiple projects at once.
 
Would love to see:

•   Knowledge of other analytical tools, software and code like QGIS, SQL and Python.
•   A working knowledge of the solar sector.
 
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this:
 
https://www.bloomberg.com/careers/about/
https://about.bnef.com/
 
We're eager to speak with you. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.