Senior Analyst, European Utilities Research
Position Overview
Green Street is the preeminent independent research and advisory firm focused on real assets, offering a diversified suite of highly regarded research products for investors in both public and private markets. As Green Street expands its coverage into infrastructure, the firm is building dedicated teams to cover the major infrastructure verticals — including Utilities — applying the same rigorous, independent research framework that has defined its real estate franchise. Green Street seeks highly motivated candidates with relevant work experience and superior academic credentials to join its growing infrastructure research platform.
The Senior Analyst, European Utilities Research will play a central role in Green Street’s coverage of publicly listed European utilities companies. Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Utilities Research based in the U.S., the Senior Analyst will independently produce company and sector research, maintain detailed financial models, engage with clients and management teams, and contribute meaningfully to the team’s investment recommendations and thematic publications. This is a high-impact role for a driven individual looking to deepen their expertise and take on increasing research leadership responsibility within Green Street’s growing infrastructure platform.
Job Responsibilities
The Senior Analyst, European Utilities Research will be responsible for the following key job functions:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Green Street’s views, research framework, and process, and uphold the firm’s independent, conclusion-driven research culture
- Set and execute on a personal research agenda in collaboration with the Head of Utilities research, establishing coverage priorities and publication cadence for assigned companies
- Develop and maintain deep expertise on covered European utilities companies, including regulated and unregulated utilities, electric, gas, water, and multi-utilities, and oversee sector-level and sub-sector forecasts
- Produce and publish a wide range of company and sector research reports, including periodic coverage updates, Quick Takes, and contributions to thematic sector reports, with limited oversight from senior team members
- Prepare, maintain, and continuously improve detailed financial models, valuations, projections, and databases for covered companies; maintain full command over assigned company financial models
- Demonstrate expertise on the fundamentals of the European utilities sector, including regulated networks, generation, supply, and own subsector forecasts
- Expertly link macroeconomic conditions, energy transition trends, regulatory dynamics, and commodity price movements with Green Street’s overall research views and the investment outlook for covered companies
- Develop fluency in both public- and private-market perspectives on European utilities and energy infrastructure, engaging credibly with real assets investors across buy-side audiences
- Monitor and analyze industry macro, regulatory, and company-specific news and trends, including regulatory price reviews, capital expenditure programs, M&A activity, and energy transition developments across key European markets
- Actively participate in quarterly earnings calls and corporate events; maintain and help defend published investment recommendations on covered companies
- Provide input and insights to shape Green Street’s investment recommendations, drawing on both quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Apply a mosaic research approach — synthesizing company filings, regulatory data, and conversations with market participants into actionable, alpha-creating insights
- Develop and maintain relationships with European utilities management teams, institutional investors, private-market contacts, regulators, and other industry participants
- Become a proactive and capable written and verbal communicator with internal and external stakeholders, including speaking on assigned companies and the broader European utilities sector at client events, industry conferences, and in the media
- Maintain a healthy pace of client phone calls and visits throughout the year; proactively respond to news and communicate changes in views with the Commercial team and clients
- Collaborate with the Head of Utilities research on the strategic direction of coverage priorities and the European utilities research agenda
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the European Utilities research team, including Associates and Senior Associates
- Collaborate with the Strategic Research and real estate research teams to integrate European utilities views into Green Street’s broader real assets research framework
- Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing team to achieve the required level of client interactions, media relations, and panel presence
- Demonstrate resourcefulness by seeking out new and creative sources of information and developing innovative research approaches
- Periodic travel to visit management teams, industry conferences, and clients required
Candidate Profile
In addition to a strong work ethic and a superior track record, the Senior Analyst, European Utilities Research position requires the following skills: meticulous attention to detail; strong financial modeling, valuation, and research skills; intellectual curiosity; strong oral and written communication skills; a high level of organization, creativity, and resourcefulness; an ability to work independently and multi-task; and a developing ability to guide and mentor junior colleagues. Strong analytical skills and a background in finance and the energy or utilities sector are required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, energy policy, or a related field; a Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) or CFA charterholder designation is strongly preferred
- 6-10 years of relevant experience covering utilities or energy infrastructure companies in an equity research, buy-side investing, or related capital markets capacity
- A demonstrated track record of producing high-quality, independent research on European utilities, energy infrastructure, or related sectors, with recognized expertise across key European markets
- Deep knowledge of European utility regulation and regulatory frameworks, regulatory price review mechanics, capital expenditure cycles, and energy transition dynamics across key European markets
- Strong familiarity with the European energy transition landscape, including renewables integration, grid modernization, decarbonization policy, and the evolving competitive landscape across sub-sectors
- Developing fluency in both public- and private-market frameworks, with the ability to engage credibly with real assets investors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce conclusion-driven, alpha-creating research and interact credibly with company management, institutional investors, and other market participants
- An ability to take on increasing research leadership responsibility, contribute to junior team members’ development, and manage multiple priorities effectively without sacrificing quality of work product
- Active engagement in European utilities, energy, or infrastructure industry organizations, conferences, and networks
Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization
In addition to a basic salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements). Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.
Green Street will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including company provided medical, dental insurance and cash plan
- Company provided life assurance, critical illness and income protection coverage
- Personal pension plan with matched employer contributions
- Company paid holidays and summer half day Fridays
- Access to employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources
- Tax free cycle scheme and IT equipment
- Season ticket loan
- Company sponsorship to further education
- Flexible work arrangements
Company Overview and EEOC/Diversity
Green Street is a forward-thinking real assets company at the forefront of transforming the commercial real estate market with cutting-edge predictive analytics, data-driven insights, and actionable intelligence. With over 40 years of expertise, Green Street empowers investors, lenders, banks, and industry stakeholders across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia to make optimized investment and strategic decisions. To learn more, please visit www.greenstreet.com.
The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences are celebrated and valued.
Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.