Energy Manager

PEGlobal; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a Markets Regulation Manager to shape market and regulatory strategies for a growing energy portfolio in Ireland. The role requires deep regulatory expertise, commercial judgement, and analytical acumen to guide decisions affecting development and operations.

You will lead cross-functional regulatory workstreams, engage with regulators and industry bodies, and translate complex changes into actionable plans for trading, operations and development teams.

Qualifications

• Third level degree (min 2:1) in Policy, Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Market and Regulatory sector.
• Previous energy sector experience is essential with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Irish and European market and regulatory developments and translate complex change into clear, practical recommendations.
• Lead responses to consultations, market rule changes and regulatory developments with evidence-led positions.
• Assess the impact of regulatory change on development and operational assets and present recommendations for governance forums.
• Lead regulatory projects and workstreams, partnering with Trading, Operations, Development and Legal teams.
• Represent the company with regulators, system operators and industry groups; build external relationships.
• Co-operate with Health and Safety provisions and participate in Performance Management.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory policy

Education

Third level degree (min 2:1) in Policy, Business, Finance, Economics

Job description

*** Experience in the Energy sector is an essential requirement for this role – please only apply if you are experienced in this area***

Join us as Markets Regulation Manager and help shape the market and regulatory environment for a diverse, growing energy portfolio spanning development and operational assets. This is a visible, influential role for someone who combines regulatory expertise with commercial judgement and strong analytical skills.

Working within the Policy and Regulation team in the Commercial Function, you will partner with Trading, Operations and Development colleagues, lead high-impact regulatory workstreams and turn complex market change into clear business decisions. You will be a key subject matter expert on wholesale electricity market obligations including Trading and Settlement Code and Balancing Market, as well as wider regulation, including REMIT and EU ETS, while representing the organisation with regulators, system operators and industry bodies.

The Role:

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Monitor Irish and European market and regulatory developments and translate complex change into clear, practical recommendations. Identify emerging risks and commercial opportunities early, providing evidence-based advice that supports our strategic Support robust governance of wholesale market obligations, including REMIT and EU ETS, by clarifying requirements, coordinating subject-matter input and helping business teams embed regulatory change.

• Lead responses to consultations, market rule changes and regulatory developments. Develop persuasive, evidence-led positions and advocate for policies and market arrangements that support our strategy and the energy transition.

• Assess the operational, financial and strategic impact of regulatory change across development and operational assets. Prepare clear analysis and recommendations for governance forums, investment decisions and senior stakeholders.

• Lead regulatory projects and workstreams across multiple Build strong partnerships with Trading, Operations, Development, Legal and other teams to turn regulatory strategy into effective implementation.

• Represent the company with regulators, system operators and industry working groups. Build trusted external relationships, communicate our position credibly and influence future market design and industry outcomes.

• All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises

• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team’s, objectives.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, knowledge, and attributes:

• Third level degree (min 2:1 classification) in Policy, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Market and Regulatory sector

• Previous experience working in the energy sector is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required for this role. Applicants should be comfortable working in cross functional structures.

• Experience in any of the following is desirable: Electricity markets, Energy regulation, Market design, Energy policy or Commercial strategy

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***