Energy Markets Strategist: Data‑Driven Modelling & Insight

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

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.