Senior Associate, Risk and Structuring Analytics

Clearway EnergyDenver, Colorado, United StatesRisk

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Salary

$140K — $178K USD

Job type

Full-time

Experience

Senior · 3+ yrs

Posted

5 Oct 2026

Status

Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Denver, Colorado, this full-time hybrid position is for a Senior Associate of Risk and Structuring Analytics who will develop quantitative models and risk frameworks for energy assets. This role is well-suited for a quantitative professional with energy sector experience looking to build internal modeling platforms and inform commercial decisions.

Role Overview

Clearway Energy seeks a Senior Associate of Risk and Structuring Analytics to develop quantitative models that drive BESS valuation, structured products pricing, gas generation optimization, and power market analysis. The position involves quantifying and monitoring risk exposures, building internal quantitative modeling platforms, and providing independent risk analytics to inform commercial decisions across trading, origination, development, and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deploy complex optimization models and quantitative analysis for BESS dispatch optimization, renewables, gas generation, and data center infrastructure projects across the US.

Build Stochastic or Machine Learning and Deep Learning models to forecast DA, Ancillary, and RT prices based on fundamental variables.

Maintain gas dispatch, HRCO, toll, and structured pricing models, perform mark-to-market analysis, and support due diligence, underwriting, and credit analytics.

Enhance the internal quantitative modeling platform, create automated workflows, and build market data dashboards using data science and optimization techniques.

Design and maintain mark-to-market, Value-at-Risk, and Profit-at-Risk frameworks independent of deal and trading desks.

Run scenario, sensitivity, and stress-testing analyses to quantify tail risk in the portfolio and evaluate hedge effectiveness for structured transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of quantitative or modeling experience within the energy sector, including trading firms, banks, utilities, IPPs, ISOs, or BESS companies.

Working experience developing machine learning and deep learning models using scikit-learn, Keras, or TensorFlow.

Experience with linear and Mixed Integer programming and associated tools such as PuLP, Gurobi, or CPLEX.

Strong quantitative background with hands-on coding experience in Python.

Strong understanding of power market economics, wholesale market structure, and asset operations in ISO markets.

Nice to Have

Master’s degree or PhD.

Programming skills in R and SQL.

Working experience with stochastic models, mean reversion, and jump diffusion.

Exposure to ETRM systems, MtM, and VaR model validation or governance practices.

Knowledge of BESS assets.

Skills and Tools

Python

SQL

scikit-learn

Keras

TensorFlow

PuLP

Gurobi

CPLEX

Salary and Benefits

Clearway Energy offers a salary range of $140,000 to $178,000 USD, with the final pay rate depending on geographic location, skills, experience, education, and training. The role is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance goals. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision care, health savings accounts with company contributions, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, life and accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

Clearway Energy Group leads the transition to a world powered by clean energy, managing a portfolio of approximately gross generating capacity across multiple states that includes wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, alongside conventional dispatchable power generation. The company operates with corporate offices in locations including San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Clearway Energy careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Python R SQL scikit-learn Keras TensorFlow PuLP Gurobi CPLEX Deep Learning Machine Learning Diffusion

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Associate of Risk and Structuring Analytics role?

The salary range spans from $140,000 to $178,000 USD, with exact placement depending on factors like geographic location, skills, relevant experience, education, and certifications. The role is also eligible for an annual cash bonus.

Where is the position located?

The role is based in Denver, Colorado, and follows a hybrid office schedule where employees work together from the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

What level of education is required?

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or PhD is preferred.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this role, now or in the future.

What programming languages and frameworks are needed?

Python is a must, with R and SQL noted as pluses. Experience with machine learning frameworks like scikit-learn, Keras, or TensorFlow, and optimization tools like PuLP, Gurobi, or CPLEX is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Clearway Energy careers page.

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