Market Design Senior Specialist

ENTSO-E; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Travel insurance

Pension scheme

Meal vouchers

Annual bonus schemes

Résumé du poste

ENTSO‑E is seeking a Market Design Senior Specialist to lead and coordinate market design activities, working with TSOs, regulators and stakeholders across Europe. The role focuses on capacity mechanisms, flexibility and RES integration, with occasional travel and a Brussels-based Secretariat.

You will drive cross‑functional collaboration, prepare papers and material for decision-making, and support daily Market & Operations activities within a multinational, multicultural organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of the European regulatory framework and electricity market design.
• Experience in stakeholder management within complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Lead ENTSO-E activities on electricity market design, including flexibility and demand response.
• Support implementation of network codes and market design methodologies.
• Coordinate with Market Committee, WG MDRES and external stakeholders (ACER, EC).
• Prepare position papers, reports and decision materials.
• Organise meetings and workshops with clear agendas and follow-up actions.
• Report progress, risks and challenges to ENTSO-E structures.

Connaissances

Regulatory framework understanding

Market design knowledge

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Multinational environment adaptability

Formation

Master's degree in economics, engineering, energy studies, public policy or related field

Description du poste

ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders.

At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market - impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future!

Job Description

As a Market Design Senior Specialist, you will lead and coordinate ENTSO-E activities on market design, while supporting broader market & operations work including offshore, flexibility and demand response.

You will play a key role in supporting European market design initiatives related to capacity mechanisms, flexibility, renewable energy integration, sector integration, offshore market design, congestion management and locational signals. A key dimension of the role is the ability to work effectively in a complex multi-stakeholder environment, facilitating technical discussions and building alignment among TSOs.

You will work in the ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels, collaborating closely with internal teams, TSOs and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will vary based on project priorities and may include, but are not limited to:

• Leading ENTSO-E activities on electricity market design, including flexibility and demand response
• Supporting implementation of the Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management Network Code and of the Demand Response Network Code for market design related methodologies, terms and conditions
• Supporting the Market Design and Renewables Working Group (WG MDRES) on RES integration, flexibility, capacity mechanisms, sector integration, congestion management and locational signals
• Preparing position papers, reports, consultation responses, presentations and decision materials
• Organising and facilitating meetings and workshops, including agendas, presentations, decision-making and follow-up actions.
• Managing relationships and coordinating exchanges with ACER, the European Commission, regulatory authorities and relevant stakeholder associations.
• Supporting Market Committee preparation, session files and decision tracking
• Reporting progress, risks and challenges to relevant ENTSO-E structures and section management
• Collaborating across Secretariat sections and association bodies to ensure alignment
• Supporting Market & Operations daily activities and ENTSO-E annual work programme deliverables

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated candidate with the following skills and abilities:

• Master's degree in economics, engineering, energy studies, public policy or another relevant field, with 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of the European regulatory framework, electricity market design, market integration principles and power systems.
• Solid knowledge of capacity mechanisms, congestion management flexibility, demand response, renewable energy integration and offshore market design arrangements
• Experience in stakeholder management and coordination in complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to facilitate expert discussions, build alignment and translate complex topics into clear outputs
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and in team setting with competing deadlines.
• Proactive and results-oriented attitude.
• Motivation to work within a multinational and multicultural professional environment.
• Positive mindset aligned with the values of ENTSO-E: Team, Trust, Integrity, Excellence and Future-thinking.

Our offer

At ENTSO-E, we put people at the centre of our mission. Joining us means:

• Multicultural environment: Work with colleagues from over 30 nationalities in a diverse, inclusive and supportive team.
• Work-life balance: Benefit from our hybrid working model (2 days/week in the Brussels office and remote work).
• Continuous learning & development: Access training, workshops and professional growth opportunities tailored to your career path.
• Competitive compensation & benefits: Market-aligned salary, comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (including hospitalization), travel insurance, pension scheme, meal and eco vouchers, annual bonus schemes, and a flexible benefits plan.

ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are valued.