Energy Markets Research Analyst

i4 Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

i4 Recruitment is seeking an Energy Markets Research Analyst for a graduate opportunity in Redhill, Surrey. This full-time role covers UK/European energy markets and involves building tools with Python, SQL and Power BI.

You’ll contribute to market intelligence, support client strategies and gain real responsibility from day one, with progression into ERM, market analysis or portfolio strategy. Salary £25,000–£30,000, plus bonus and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in a financial, analytical or technical discipline.
• Experience from a financial institution, consultancy or utility is an advantage.
• Fluent English with strong numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Market analysis across UK & European energy markets.
• Risk & exposure monitoring for clients.
• Technical development using Python, SQL and Power BI.
• Daily reporting of market movements and product activity.
• Trading & hedging support including trade capture and position validation.
• Research & insights for newsletters and client briefings.
• Collaborate with consultants, analysts and risk managers to deliver ERM services.

Skills

Market analysis

Risk monitoring

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Graduate/ Postgraduate degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Energy Markets Research Analyst

Graduate Opportunity

Job Type: full-time, permanent

Location: Redhill, Surrey

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience

About the Role

As an Energy Markets Research Analyst, you’ll work within our Markets, Trading & Risk function, supporting senior risk managers and analysts across UK and European power, gas, emissions, coal and sustainable fuels.

You’ll help deliver market intelligence, support client risk strategies, and build the tools that keep our portfolio decisions sharp. This is a hands‑on role with real responsibility from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Market analysis - Support fundamental, statistical and regulatory analysis across UK & European energy markets.
• Risk & exposure monitoring - Track client exposure, financial risk and portfolio movements.
• Technical development - Build and enhance internal tools using Python, SQL and Power BI.
• Daily reporting - Publish daily market movements and product activity summaries.
• Trading & hedging support - Assist with hedging needs, trade capture and position validation.
• Research & insight - Contribute to newsletters, publications and client briefings.
• Team collaboration - Work closely with consultants, analysts and risk managers to deliver high-quality ERM services.

Who We’re Looking For

• A self-starter with genuine enthusiasm for trading markets, risk management and strategy.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Technical capability in Python, SQL, and Power BI.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Graduate or postgraduate in a financial, analytical or technical discipline.
• Familiarity with European energy markets is a bonus — curiosity is essential.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to real-time energy markets and trading strategies.
• Development of technical and analytical skills.
• Clear progression pathways into Energy Risk Management, Market Analysis or Portfolio Strategy.
• 22 days annual leave + UK public holidays.
• Discretionary year-end bonus scheme.

Qualifications:

Graduate / postgraduate, preferably within a financial or related discipline. Previous experience from a financial institution, consultancy or utility is an advantage.

Skills, experience:

Some familiarity with the European energy industry and knowledge of the fundamental drivers of the energy markets.

• Well-developed numerate ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Some Python or SQL experience
• A high level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Fluent spoken and written English is a must, additional European languages a plus.