Computation Energy Pricing Specialist

Talent Octopusventures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICIS in London is seeking a Computational Energy Pricing Specialist to join our editorial and data science teams. You will combine energy market analysis, price reporting, and data science to assess European gas and power markets while supporting pricing methodologies and analytical tools.

You will work with subject matter experts to deliver trusted market intelligence, enhance pricing processes, and contribute to energy market transparency for our global customers.

Qualifications

• Proficient Python programming and data-analysis libraries.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to interrogate large datasets.
• Knowledge of commodity markets or energy pricing is desirable.
• Clear written and spoken English; ability to explain technical concepts.
• Curious, collaborative, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess prices and explain market drivers across European energy markets.
• Contribute to market commentary and data-led analysis.
• Develop Python code and applications to automate data gathering, quality checks, calculations and pricing workflows.
• Lead model maintenance, development and deployment including testing and documentation.
• Translate market expertise into model assumptions and communicate outputs to stakeholders.

Skills

Python coding

Data-analysis libraries

SQL

Tools

Dash

Cloud tools

Version control

Job description

About the Business

At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world’s resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel, and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at https://www.icis.com/explore.

About our Team

Our teams are fuelled by curiosity, relentlessly pursuing better customer outcomes. We’re on a mission to deliver an unparalleled customer experience, excelling in communication. In a fast-paced environment, we thrive, embracing change with flexibility and composure under pressure. Our high-energy, self-motivated individuals are driven by a genuine desire to make a positive mark on our business. But that’s not all - we’re creative problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit.

About the Role

We are looking for a Computational Energy Pricing Specialist to join our editorial and data science teams. In this role, you will combine energy market analysis, price reporting, and data science to help assess European gas and power markets while supporting innovative pricing methodologies and analytical tools. You’ll work closely with subject matter experts and technical colleagues to deliver trusted market intelligence, enhance pricing processes, and contribute to the future of energy market transparency.

Responsibilities

• Assess prices and explain market drivers across a portfolio of European energy markets
• Contribute to clear, timely market commentary and data-led analysis
• Develop Python code and applications to help automate data gathering, quality checks, calculations and pricing workflows
• Lead model maintenance, development and innovation, including testing, documentation, monitoring, debugging and controlled deployment of enhancements
• Translate market expertise into model assumptions and communicate methodologies and outputs to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• Python coding skills, with experience using common data-analysis libraries; version control, SQL, Dash or cloud tools are advantageous
• Excellent numerical accuracy and the ability to interrogate complex datasets and identify market signals
• Knowledge of commodity markets, economics or price reporting; energy-market understanding is desirable
• Clear written and spoken English, sound judgement and confidence explaining technical concepts
• Curious, collaborative and accountable, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

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