Energy Practice: Economic and Financial Analyst

Job summary

Assess the financial and economic viability of low-carbon technologies and develop financial and regulatory structures for energy projects such as solar-powered mini-grids. Design cost recovery strategies and tariffs that balance utility objectives with efficiency, affordability, and simplicity.

Job details

Location: Remote - Montréal, Canada Do you want to apply your financial analysis and modelling skills to solve the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges? Challenges such as: Assessing the financial and economic viability of low-carbon technologies Developing financial and regulatory structures to enable solar-powered mini-grids to provide electricity for people in rural areas, affordably and sustainably Designing cost recovery strategies and tariffs that meet an energy utility’s goals of cost recovery, efficiency, affordability, and simplicity Can you communicate results in clear, compelling language? Do you share Castalia’s core values of Competence, Creativity, Consistency, Conscientiousness, Commitment, and Collaboration? If so, Castalia wants you on our team. Castalia is seeking an Economic and Financial Analyst to join our Energy Practice, working remotely from Montréal, Canada, who shares our passion for: Thinking for a Better World. Who we’re looking for A degree in Economics, Finance or a related field; Law and Engineering qualifications are also valuable At least one year of relevant professional experience Knowledge of and experience in the electricity/energy sectors Relevant work experience, such as with a Ministry of Finance, Economy or Planning, a consulting firm, or an international financial institution The desire and ability to learn new things quickly Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French Authorization to work in Canada. About Castalia At Castalia, we use our knowledge, skills, and experience to question and redefine how the world's infrastructure challenges are solved. Thinking for a better world is more than our tagline – it is our driving philosophy. Founded in 1980, Castalia has over 40 years of global experience advising private sector investors, governments and international donor organizations on infrastructure. Castalia has undertaken assignments in 144 countries globally. Benefits Castalia offers flexible working arrangements that allow staff to balance working from home and in the office, a travel policy that enables staff to combine work and personal travel, and rapid ongoing professional training, coaching, and development. How to apply If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on our website: https://castalia-advisors.com/join/ You will need the following information and documents ready. Cover letter and resume/CV Two professional references Academic transcripts Application closing date: 6 November 2026 Position start date: 25 January 2027 Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Assess the financial and economic viability of low-carbon technologies and develop financial and regulatory structures for energy projects such as solar-powered mini-grids. Design cost recovery strategies and tariffs that balance utility objectives with efficiency, affordability, and simplicity.

Requirements

A degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field is sought; Law and Engineering qualifications are also valuable. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, knowledge of the electricity or energy sectors, strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French, the ability to learn quickly, and authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Travel Policy
• Professional Training
• Coaching
• Professional Development

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• French · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Economic Analysis
• Energy Sector Knowledge
• Electricity Sector Knowledge
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• English
• French
• Learning Agility
• Cost Recovery Strategy
• Tariff Design
• Regulatory Structuring

Job areas

• Energy
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Data & Analytics