Market Development Specialist d/f/m

RWE Gruppe; Purton Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Transition Specialist to enhance its commercial asset optimization efforts. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to navigate the complexities of energy market regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of the GB energy market, ensuring RWE's interests are well-represented. Join a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation and adaptability, and contribute to shaping the future of energy in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Competitive benefits

Development prospects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy markets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in applying industry commercial codes and regulations.
• Consult with stakeholders to develop initiatives and proposals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of GB Energy Markets

Ability to Work Independently

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

About the role
Commercial Asset Optimisation (CAO) UK oversees the commercial management, optimisation and trading of RWE’s ~7GW thermal generation assets, alongside ~3GW of renewable energy production from RWE’s renewable subsidiaries. This diverse portfolio includes gas-fired (CCGT) power plants, Onshore and Offshore Wind, Hydro, and Biomass. CAO UK activities span the entire traded tenor, encompassing multiple revenue streams and extending to real-time trading and dispatch operations.

UK Markets and Performance Improvement is a multi-disciplinary team within CAO UK that helps the business manage and provides guidance in regulatory obligations and change, leads the implementation of new initiatives and business operations in CAO UK, reports CAO UK-wide performance and manages RWE’s participation in the Capacity Market.

The main responsibilities of the Market Transition Specialist will be:

• Provide expertise to internal stakeholders in applying and interpreting industry commercial codes and regulations, collaborating with teams across RWE Group.
• Promote RWE’s interests through external meetings and forums including industry-wide work-groups and bilateral dealings with external stakeholders including the National Energy System Operator (NESO), National Gas, Energy UK, Ofgem and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
• Consult with internal stakeholders to develop initiatives, proposals and written consultation responses on specific regulatory changes to ensure they add value to RWE’s portfolio.

Job requirements and experience

• At least 5 years of experience in energy markets
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound knowledge of the energy markets in GB or a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage a varied workload across multiple topics
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to a dynamic work environment
  

Advantageous, but not essential

• Knowledge of industry code governance and change processes
• Experience in data analysis and/or market modelling
• Knowledge of electricity or gas network operations
• Background in financial analysis or project investment valuations

Your benefits
We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That’s why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWE Supply & Trading we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential. Also our offer includes the following perks:

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE
• Task oriented and hybrid working model
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89828
Any questions? Contact HR: Pia König, [e-mail], Contact Business: Lauren Jauss, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit 2,000-strong team’s drawn from over 70 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.

We are looking forward to your online application.

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