Energy Analyst

Veolia; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental solutions provider based in London is seeking an analytical professional to manage electricity imbalance and forecast market developments in the GB power market. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in an analytical field and proven experience with analytical projects. The role offers hybrid working with a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous bonus scheme

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on various retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex analytical projects using Python and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in UK Power and Gas Markets is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and account for imbalance management of electricity positions.
• Analyze and forecast market developments in the GB power market.
• Research primary data in European energy markets for market modeling.

Skills

Complex Analytical projects

Python

MS Excel

Databases

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maths or Analytical subject

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - Competitive plus bonus plus other Veolia benefits
Location - London 2 days a week - Hybrid
Hours - 40 hours per week

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its re‑resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), option to buy 5 additional days
• Generous bonus scheme
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• You will manage and be accountable for 'Day‑ahead' to 'within‑day' imbalance management of Veolia Marchant export electricity positions, taking ownership of 'day‑ahead' and 'within‑day' hedg‑ing and forecasting models to minimise Group exposure to market imbalance, as well as electricity dispatch modelling and instructions to Veolia merchant export fleet to increase revenue.
• Analysing and forecasting market developments in the GB power market, you will have a focus on short term pricing and ancillary services mechanisms, tracking political and regulatory developments in GB power markets; turning the information into relevant analytics for the Trading Team.
• By researching primary data in the European energy markets (gas, power, coal and carbon), you will convert them to meaningful assumptions for long‑term fundamental market modelling, providing advisory support to third parties and customers.
• You will also be responsible for the ongoing development and deployment of Power Generation Forecasting model (imbalance management).
• You will also be an Authorised Trader on behalf of Veolia, with the management of risk tools in accordance with Group Hedging Policy and be able to price new offers for third party customers, aswell as running fundamental power price scenarios & Stack Modelling to define trading strategy.

What we're looking for

• You will have proven previous experience of complex Analytical projects using Python, MS Excel, Databases and Reporting, ideally with a Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Maths or an Analytical subject.
• A strong attention to detail and being able to thrive under pressure with tight deadlines are also must‑haves - taking your own initiative to continuous improvement e.g. propose improvements to existing procedures and policies.
• Having an outgoing, energetic personality - being comfortable with chasing operations repeatedly for information is key, as is being a team worker. You will also need to be extremely organised - giving regular trading performance updates/reports in an easy to understand format.
• Having experience of working as an operator, analyst or trader in UK Power and Gas Markets, with a basic understanding of UK Power and Gas Markets, NIV chasing and cashout would also be highly desirable but not essential. Training on forecasting cashout will be provided.

What's next

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.