Policy & Regulation Graduate

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM seeks a Policy/Regulation Graduate to support the policy and regulation team in analysing and advising on Ireland’s regulatory framework for the energy market. The role will also help administer risk management processes for operations and development and build cross‑functional relationships across planning, trading and development teams.

The ideal candidate holds a 2:1 degree in a relevant field, with strong analytical and communication skills and a proactive, self‑starting attitude.

Qualifications

• Third level degree (min 2:1) in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-management and initiative for new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the policy and regulation team in delivering regulatory services for the Irish energy market.
• Assist horizon scanning and market analysis to identify energy trends and policy developments.
• Contribute to policy development and responses to regulatory consultations.
• Support risk governance documentation and risk policy compliance.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align commercial strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics or related (2:1)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

BnM has a large landbank and a diverse portfolio of projects in its development pipeline, including onshore wind, solar, energy storage, thermal generation, and emerging technologies designed to address the evolving needs of the energy system.As a Policy/Regulation Graduate, you will support the policy and regulation team in the provision of a policy analysis and advice on the regulatory and legislative framework for the Irish energy market to support the delivery of BnM strategic objectives. You will gain in depth knowledge of business operation by supporting the administration of the risk management process for operations and commercial development.

The Role:

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

• Project Development Support
• Support the Policy and Regulation team in the delivery of regulatory services to the commercial, development and operations team to support the commercialisation and operation of the renewable energy portfolio.
• Horizon Scanning and Market Analysis
• Researching policy issues and identification of energy trends, maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the energy industry both in Ireland and internationally.
• Policy Development
• Support the development of responses to regulatory and policy consultations. Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand business need and ensure these are communicated in consultation responses.
• Risk Management
• Support the business units risk champion to develop documentation in compliance with risk policy. Contribute to the preparation of materials for risk governance meetings as required.
• Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues. Work closely with cross-functional teams as needed, including planning, trading and development to align commercial strategies with overall business objectives.
• 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 Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with data analysis tools or visualisation software is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possesses self-management skills and is a self-starter open to new challenges

BnM is an equal opportunities employer.