Senior Energy Analyst

GRIDSERVE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIDSERVE in Greater London is seeking an experienced energy market analyst for a fixed-term contract to support hedging, pricing and procurement strategies. You will develop analytical tools and power fundamentals models to inform trading decisions and investment cases.

The role requires degree in a numeric field, experience in European wholesale power, and strong data skills (R, Python, or Matlab). You will collaborate across the commercial team and stay updated on regulation and market trends.

Qualifications

• Degree level in numeric discipline (Engineering/Science/Economics/Finance/Math).
• Experience in European wholesale power or consultancy.
• Experience with data modelling and forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

• Support trading, asset optimisation and business development strategies.
• Develop analytical tools and models from market fundamentals.
• Lead power fundamentals analysis across the organisation.
• Improve volume and pricing analytical tools for reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulation and analytics.

Skills

Power market analysis

Quantitative modelling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Economics/Finance/Math

Tools

R

Python

Matlab

Job description

The purpose of this fixed term contract role is leveraging a detailed understanding of the energy market to support energy hedging, pricing, and procurement strategies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leveraging detailed market understanding to support trading, asset optimisation, and business development strategies.
• Development of analytical tools / models to improve insights from market fundamentals.
• Lead and develop power fundamentals analysis across the organisation, working as part of the commercial optimisation team.
• Leading the development & improvement of volume and pricing analytical tools for reporting.
• Remaining knowledgeable about regulation, analytical techniques, technologies, and tools to help influence energy pricing and procurement decisions.
• Assisting the team on Battery optimisation strategies.
• Working with other members of the commercial team to build cashflow models of both potential projects and business cases, to support investment cases.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy and Environmental and Quality Management System, compliant with ISO standards.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Experience

• Have previous experience in the European wholesale power industry or related consultancy experience.
• Proven experience in developing power price forecasts within a trading/consultancy environment, to inform trading strategies.
• Have experience in Europe power fundamentals analysis & advanced analytical methods, including:
• Experience working with terminals, databases, and analytical/visualisation tools.
• Established knowledge of data modelling and proficiency with R, Python or Matlab would be beneficial but not essential.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong numerical, analytical, and modelling skills.
• Demonstrable analytical and innovative thinking expertise.
• Ability to present analysis and recommendations to drive change.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with internal & external customers.
• A creative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work with multi-cultural teams.

Required Qualifications and Certifications

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in a numeric discipline e.g. Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics.