Power Market Analyst

Argus Media group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare & life assurance

Hybrid in-office

25 days holiday

Gym membership

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

FlexBenefits

Training & development

Job summary

Argus Analytics & Consulting in London is expanding its power advisory capability. We seek a passionate subject matter expert to help develop analysis that underpins our advisory work and position you as a market expert in power.

You will shape consultancy deliverables, develop fundamental power market models, and own market segments such as Germany, UK or Iberia, while collaborating with other Argus teams to ensure consistent market views.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) from a leading university.
• 3-5+ years of experience in power markets.
• Experience with energy modelling software (e.g. Plexos) is beneficial.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and detail-oriented capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver consultancy advisory work for power clients.
• Develop and improve fundamental power market models.
• Translate outputs into market views and price forecasts.
• Support client-facing deliverables (reports, presentations).
• Own specific market segments (Germany, UK, Iberia).
• Collaborate with other Argus teams to ensure consistent market views.
• Contribute to Argus views on power markets and energy transition.

Skills

Power markets knowledge

Data analysis

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

R

Plexos

Job description

About Argus Analytics & Consulting

Comprising a global team of 90 analysts, we provide clients with analysis, data and forecasts across 35 commodities and markets spanning oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, generation fuels, metals and energy transition solutions. Our work is firmly focused on market fundamentals — considering end-to-end value chains, international trade flows and macroeconomic trends. Our value proposition centres around the quality of our analysts, the depth of our data and our ability to leverage Argus’ wider strengths, including 55 years of commodity markets expertise, unrivalled global networks and proprietary datasets.

What will you be doing

As part of the continued expansion of our practice, we are currently looking for a passionate, driven and energetic subject matter expert, to help develop our long term power advisory capability. This role will support us in developing analysis that will form the basis of our advisory work.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Power analysis and forecasting to play a leading role in the development of new services and to position themselves as a market expert in an area that is vital to the development of our business.

Key responsibilities

• Shape & deliver consultancy advisory work for clients in the power sector, including price & market due diligence, regulatory response and investment support engagements
• Develop and continuously improve fundamental power market models (supply, demand, dispatch, price formation). Translate modelling outputs into clear market views and price forecasts
• Maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across the power industry . Identify and quantify key market risks (policy, fuel pricing, capacity shifts)
• Support client-facing deliverables (reports, consulting, presentations)
• Take ownership of specific market segments (e.g. Germany, UK, or Iberia)
• Build strong understanding of other Argus Generation Fuel services, data and capabilities, to help ensure market views are consistent across our offerings
• Work with stakeholders across other Argus teams, including Analytics, to ensure relevant knowledge is shared and used effectively. Act as Subject Matter Expert where needed
• Contribute to development of Argus view on ways in which power markets will develop through energy transition

Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) from a leading university. Further education (e.g. Masters) a plus
• Strong understanding of Power markets, how they operate and key market trends, gained through 3-5+ years in the industry. Experience of using third party Energy Modelling Software (e.g. Plexos) beneficial
• Highly numerate with experience analysing comprehensive datasets quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus.
• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Awareness of other statistical and programming languages such as R is an advantage.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets.
• Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Consulting Services.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
• 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)
• Extensive internal and external training