Energy Markets - Analyst

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discount

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc in Perth or Edinburgh (hybrid) is seeking an Energy Markets Analyst to optimise our energy portfolio, working with traders and analysts to deliver high-quality market intelligence, analytic insight and modelling support.

You will translate market developments into clear recommendations, monitor regulatory changes and develop forward-looking forecasts, using Python, SQL and Databricks to build robust analytical tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy markets, market analysis, commercial analytics, trading support or a related analytical environment.
• Strong understanding of electricity market structures, market participants, balancing arrangements and commercial drivers.
• Knowledge of renewable generation, flexibility markets, battery storage, asset optimisation or wider energy market fundamentals.
• Demonstrable ability to interpret regulatory, policy and market rule changes and assess their commercial implications.
• Experience developing analytical models and decision-support tools using Python, SQL and modern data platforms.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into concise and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyse GB and European power market fundamentals, regulatory developments and market mechanisms to identify commercial opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
• Develop forward-looking market analysis and forecasts to support trading strategies, asset optimisation and investment decisions.
• Monitor and assess market rule changes, consultations and industry developments, providing clear recommendations on potential business impacts.
• Produce high-quality market intelligence, competitor analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making across Energy Markets.
• Build, maintain and enhance analytical tools, models and reporting capabilities using modern data and analytics technologies.
• Support the evaluation of new market opportunities, products and routes to market through quantitative and commercial analysis.
• Collaborate with traders, risk specialists, asset managers and operational teams to translate analysis into actionable commercial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, data management, automation and reporting processes.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Python

SQL

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Mathematics

Engineering

Economics

Physics

Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Base Location: Perth or Edinburgh – this is a hybrid role working a minimum of 3 days a week from the office at the advertised location.

Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

About The Role

As an Energy Markets Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring our energy portfolio is commercially optimised and remains competitive within rapidly evolving energy markets. Working closely with traders, analysts and commercial stakeholders, you will provide high-quality market intelligence, analytical insight and modelling support to inform trading strategy and business decision making.

The role requires a strong understanding of energy market fundamentals, industry developments and changing regulatory frameworks. You will be responsible for translating complex market developments into clear, actionable recommendations, helping the business anticipate future opportunities and risks.

A key aspect of the role will be the development and operation of advanced analytical tools, models and data platforms, leveraging technologies such as Databricks, Python and SQL to extract insight from large and complex datasets.

You will

• Analyse GB and European power market fundamentals, regulatory developments and market mechanisms to identify commercial opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
• Develop forward-looking market analysis and forecasts to support trading strategies, asset optimisation and investment decisions.
• Monitor and assess market rule changes, consultations and industry developments, providing clear recommendations on potential business impacts.
• Produce high-quality market intelligence, competitor analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making across Energy Markets.
• Build, maintain and enhance analytical tools, models and reporting capabilities using modern data and analytics technologies.
• Support the evaluation of new market opportunities, products and routes to market through quantitative and commercial analysis.
• Collaborate with traders, risk specialists, asset managers and operational teams to translate analysis into actionable commercial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, data management, automation and reporting processes.

You will have

• Experience in energy markets, market analysis, commercial analytics, trading support or a related analytical environment.
• Strong understanding of electricity market structures, market participants, balancing arrangements and commercial drivers.
• Knowledge of renewable generation, flexibility markets, battery storage, asset optimisation or wider energy market fundamentals.
• Demonstrable ability to interpret regulatory, policy and market rule changes and assess their commercial implications.
• Experience developing analytical models and decision-support tools using Python, SQL and modern data platforms.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into concise and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable

• Experience using machine learning, forecasting techniques or advanced data analytics methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern data engineering practices.
• Degree in a numerical discipline such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Physics, Data Science or a related subject.

What You'll Bring

You will be naturally curious, commercially aware and motivated by solving complex market challenges. You will have the ability to connect market fundamentals, regulatory developments and quantitative analysis to provide clear recommendations that influence business strategy and trading decisions. Most importantly, you will be comfortable challenging assumptions, identifying future market trends and helping the business navigate an increasingly dynamic energy landscape.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.