Markets Regulation Manager

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM seeks a Markets Regulation Manager to shape regulatory and market policy for a diverse energy portfolio spanning development and operations. This visible role requires combining regulatory insight with commercial judgement and strong data-driven analysis.

You will partner with Trading, Operations and Development, lead major workstreams, and represent BnM to regulators and system operators. The position demands experience in electricity markets and energy policy, with excellent communication

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.
• Experience in energy sector; strong written and verbal communication and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: Electricity markets, Energy regulation, Market design, Energy policy or Commercial strategy.

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.
• Assess the operational, financial and strategic impact of regulatory change across development and operational assets.
• Lead regulatory projects and workstreams across multiple functions.
• Represent BnM with regulators, system operators and industry working groups.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Commercial judgement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Policy/Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Join BnM 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 BnM 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 BnM's strategic objectives. 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 BnM responses to consultations, market rule changes and regulatory developments. Develop persuasive, evidence-led positions and advocate for policies and market arrangements that support BnM's 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 functions. Build strong partnerships with Trading, Operations, Development, Legal and other teams to turn regulatory strategy into effective implementation.
• Represent BnM with regulators, system operators and industry working groups. Build trusted external relationships, communicate BnM's 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 qualification, 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

BnM is an equal opportunities employer.