Energy Analyst

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in London is seeking an analytical professional to manage trading positions and improve forecasting in the energy market. Responsibilities include market analysis and development of forecasting models. The ideal candidate has a strong background in analytical projects and a relevant degree. This full-time role offers competitive salary, hybrids working possibilities, and benefits including generous annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental and financial health

Paid day for community volunteering

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in complex analytical projects.
• Capability to thrive under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Outgoing and organized personality.

Responsibilities

• Manage imbalance scenario for electricity positions.
• Analyze and forecast market developments.
• Research primary data in European energy markets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Python

MS Excel

Database management

Communication

Education

Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Maths or an Analytical subject

Job description

You will be working closely with the Data Science team to improve forecasting and tolerances on our automated short term trading tools. Further, this role will provide cover and support to the Quantitative Analyst with running models and maintenance of models.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, focusing 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.
• And 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).
• Act as an Authorised Trader on behalf of Veolia, managing risk tools in accordance with Group Hedging Policy, pricing new offers for third‑party customers, running fundamental power price scenarios & Stack Modelling to define trading strategy.

Qualifications

• 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 ability to thrive under pressure with tight deadlines, taking initiative to continuous improvement such as proposing improvements to existing procedures and policies.
• Outgoing, energetic personality, comfortable with chasing operations repeatedly for information, team worker, extremely organised, giving regular trading performance updates/reports in an easy to understand format.
• Experience 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 desired but not essential, training on forecasting cashout provided.

About Veolia

We're proud to have been named 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 are 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 are 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.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary - Competitive plus bonus plus other Veolia benefits. Location - London. 2 days a week - Hybrid. Hours - 40 hours per week. Grade 5.1. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

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 day leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

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