Senior Analyst - ISEM Power Market

SSE Enterprise; Antrim; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Antrim is looking for a Senior Analyst - ISEM Power Market. The role involves conducting market analysis, supporting investment decisions, and maintaining pricing models. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and relevant experience in the energy sector. The position offers a competitive salary package and various benefits to enhance employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy industry or comparable sector.
• Ability to interpret complex information into actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and analysis for long-term forecasts.
• Provide analytical support for investment decisions.
• Maintain and develop long-term pricing models.

Skills

Knowledge of ISEM power market

Market modelling

Analytical skills

Data analysis with MS Office

Experience with Python

Education

Relevant degree in Economics or related field

Tools

PLEXOS

Power BI

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Senior Analyst - ISEM Power Market, Antrim

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SSE Enterprise

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Antrim, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.07.2025

Expiry Date:

14.09.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Analyst - ISEM Power Market

• Job Number: 554819
• Closing at: Jul 31 2025 - 23:55 BST

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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.

Base Location: Dublin, Belfast, Perth, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 (UK) or €65,300 - €97,900 (ROI) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

As a Senior Analyst – ISEM Power Market within SSE’s Energy Economics team you will play a role in the commercial decisions SSE makes on the pathway to delivering our Net Zero Action Plan Plus strategic objectives.

You will be part of an experienced team producing long-term power price and revenue outlooks and associated commercial advice to support the economic appraisal of SSE’s existing power generation assets and investment opportunities in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

You will

• Undertake research and analysis to support the production of our long-term price and revenue forecasts for the ISEM power market, considering commercial and regulatory developments to ensure our assumption sets remain up to date.
• Provide analytical support to SSE’s Energy Business Units to support long-term investment decisions, asset valuations and other strategic decision-making with valuable commercial insights.
• Use long-term pricing and analytical models, primarily PLEXOS, to produce long-term forecasts and analysis, and work with colleagues to maintain and develop these models to an appropriate standard.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our forecasting service remains up-to-date and meets internal customer needs.

You have

• Knowledge and experience of the ISEM power market, or the ability to demonstrate knowledge of a comparable market or relevant business sector.
• Experience of producing market modelling and analysis within the energy industry or a comparable sector.
• The ability to understand and interpret complex information into succent and actionable commercial insights and advice.
• Experience in the use of standard Microsoft Office tools for data analysis, storage, and presentation, ideally with some experience using Python, VBA, Power BI, Tableau or similar. Experience in the use of PLEXOS, or similar market modelling software, would be beneficial.
• A strong sense of curiosity and keen interest in problem solving to meet commercial challenges in an evolving and complex sector

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

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.

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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.