Energy Markets Regulation Manager

Sanderson; Kildare; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking an Energy Markets Regulation Manager in Kildare to shape regulatory and market strategy for a growing energy portfolio. The role combines regulatory expertise with commercial judgement to influence business decisions and navigate evolving market developments.

You will work across Trading, Operations, Development and Legal teams, monitoring Irish and EU market changes, and translating complex regulations into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Min five years in energy markets, regulation or a related regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of electricity markets and the regulatory landscape.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory frameworks into commercial actions.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in electricity markets, energy policy or market design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic regulatory workstreams with Trading, Operations, Development and Legal teams.
• Monitor market developments and translate regulatory change into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor Irish and European energy market and regulatory developments.
• Provide practical advice on regulatory obligations and compliance requirements.
• Lead responses to industry consultations, market rule changes and regulatory initiatives.
• Evaluate the commercial, financial and operational impact of regulatory change.
• Support governance and compliance activities relating to wholesale energy markets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of regulatory changes.
• Represent the organisation with regulators, system operators and industry bodies.
• Develop evidence-based positions on future market design and policy developments.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities within the evolving energy landscape.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Regulatory analysis

Energy markets

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Economics/Finance/Business/Policy degree

Job description

Energy Markets Regulation Manager

Permanent, Hybrid working, Kildare, competitive Benefits package

A leading organisation within the Irish energy sector is seeking a Markets Regulation Manager to join its Commercial team. a high profile position that will play a key role in shaping the regulatory and market environment for a growing portfolio of energy assets. You will combine strong regulatory expertise, commercial judgement and analytical capability to help influence business strategy and navigate complex market developments.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Trading, Operations, Development and Legal teams, you will lead strategic regulatory workstreams and provide expert guidance on wholesale electricity market obligations and industry regulations.
• Monitor emerging market developments, assess their commercial impact and translate complex regulatory change into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor Irish and European energy market and regulatory developments.
• Provide practical advice on regulatory obligations and compliance requirements.
• Lead responses to industry consultations, market rule changes and regulatory initiatives.
• Evaluate the commercial, financial and operational impact of regulatory change.
• Support governance and compliance activities relating to wholesale energy markets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of regulatory changes.
• Represent the organisation with regulators, system operators and industry bodies.
• Develop evidence based positions on future market design and policy developments.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities within the evolving energy landscape.

You will bring:

• Degree qualified in Economics, Finance, Business, Policy or a related discipline.
• Min five years' in energy markets, regulation or a related regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of electricity markets and the regulatory landscape.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory frameworks, translating them into commercial actions.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in electricity markets, energy policy, market design, energy regulation or commercial strategy would be highly advantageous.

Benefits: A highly visible role within a growing energy business, influencing market strategy, regulatory positioning and commercial decision making while engaging directly with industry stakeholders, regulators and market operators.