Senior Energy Market Expert / Modeller Full-time position (40h/week)

Afry Ab; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

Vienna public transport card

Flexible working

Performance-based pay

Job summary

AFRY Management Consulting in Vienna seeks a Manager/Principal to lead complex energy projects, define strategy, execution and client success, and mentor teams in market reporting, analysis and modelling. You will develop models for energy markets, lead projects with 10+ staff, and work across Europe within an international team.

You will contribute to energy transition decisions with quantitative modelling expertise, benefiting from flexible work arrangements and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Graduate with a university degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics / Statistics / Econometrics, Technical Engineering, or other related fields
• Experienced project manager on infrastructure projects for at least 5 years, with a working experience of at least 3 years on the electricity market
• Preferably experience in Central and South-East Europe
• Fluent in English and preferably in a second language (German/Hungarian/Romanian/Bulgarian/Croatian/Slovenian)
• At least two projects with staff >10 and frequent stakeholder interactions
• Modelling with energy market models focused on electricity (PLEXOS, BID3, Antares)
• Experience modelling energy markets in Europe
• Strong understanding of inputs and outcomes
• Five years of modelling experience
• Ability to setup modelling projects with kickoff workshops and input definition
• Experience in technical and/or commercial due diligences

Responsibilities

• Develop methods, tools and models for energy market analysis
• Lead modelling projects and prepare reports/presentations/proposals for clients
• Follow latest energy market developments to perform data analyses and modelling and propose strategies
• Work on projects and develop models for assessing different power generation technologies and trading strategies
• Lead consultancy projects and due diligence engagements

Skills

Project management

Energy market modelling

English fluent

Education

University degree in Economics/Math/Engineering

Tools

PLEXOS

BID3

Antares

Job description

Company Description

AFRY Management Consulting is the leading advisor to the world’s energy, forest and bio-based industries. Our dedicated team of over 700 consultants, across 20 offices on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and market insights. Industries are changing at an unprecedented rate and our world is becoming infinitely more connected. The transition is complex and stakeholders will face very different issues. AFRY’s team of Management Consultants brings deep insights and helps enable informed decisions for sustainable success. As part of AFRY, our management consultants are backed by more than 18,000 engineers, designers and advisors within infrastructure, industry and energy who are at the cutting-edge of technology and have collective expertise that spans industries and geographies.

Job Description

Your Mission: Take charge of complex energy projects. Your leadership will define strategy, execution, and client success.

As a Manager/Principal you will work on assignments in our energy management consulting business as a team lead and valuable team member in our market reporting, analysis and modelling practice. More specifically, your role will comprise:

• Developing methods, tools and models for energy market analysis
• Leading modelling projects as well as prepare reports / presentations / proposals for our clients
• Following latest energy market developments in order to undertake data analyses and modelling exercises and propose implementation strategies
• Working on projects and developing models for the assessment of different power generation technologies, trading strategies
• Lead other consultancy projects and due diligence engagements

In doing so, you will apply your in-depth knowledge of the European Energy Industry and be at the forefront of the currently ongoing transformation, driven by climate policy discussions and further market liberalisation. You will be continuously supported and receive direct feedback from clients and market participants in order to grow your very own career path. Moreover, you can continue growing your network within the Energy Industry. You will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by supporting private and public organisations in making challenging yet fair and sustainable investment decisions with your quantitative market modelling expertise in particular.

Qualifications

Your Profile – What We Expect

• Graduate with a university degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Mathematics / Statistics / Econometrics, Technical Engineering, or other related fields
• Experienced project manager on infrastructure projects for at least 5 years, with a working experience of at least 3 years on the electricity market.
• Preferably experience in projects in Central and South-East Europe.
• Fluent in English and preferably in a second language being either German, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croatian or Slovenian.
• At least two projects where a staff of more than 10 people was handled with frequent interactions with different stakeholders
• Experienced in modelling with fundamental energy market models, ideally focused on electricity, such as PLEXOS, BID3 or Antares.
• Experience in modelling independently energy markets in Europe
• In-depth understanding of inputs and how they lead to results
• Modelling experience of at least five years
• Knowledge in setting up modelling projects, including the respective kick-off workshops, workshops to determine inputs and presentation of results
• Relevant Experience in technical and/or commercial due diligences

Additional Information

Your Benefits - What’s in it for you?

Step into a high-impact environment where your drive, experience and ambition are not just valued—they’re essential for shaping the future of the energy sector. Here, you won’t just follow—you’ll lead transformative transactions, set strategic direction, and see your results move the needle for clients and the industry at large. We offer a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture fuelled by challenge and growth, with a direct path toward leadership roles and influence over major decisions.

You’ll join an international team where your expertise is recognised, and your achievements are rewarded with a competitive, performance-driven compensation package. Expect flexible working models that empower you to deliver results your way, along with tangible rewards like an above-market salary, lunch allowance on workdays, and a Vienna public transport card for seamless mobility.

We look forward to getting to know you!

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.