Regulation Analyst

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Mentoring and training

Diversity and inclusion

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board in Dublin seeks a Regulatory economist to join the Regulation and Compliance team. You will analyse market rules, assess their commercial impact, and help shape policy in the SEM across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the GB energy market.

This role blends in-person collaboration at our Fitzwilliam 27 office with Smart Working, requires travel to Brussels/Dublin/London as needed, and offers mentoring, hybrid working, and strong career development within ESB.

Qualifications

• A drive to learn more, be inquisitive, and be a positive member of a team.
• Grounding/interest in economics and applying it to real world problems.
• Interest in root-cause analysis and applying analytical skills.
• Ability to present results quickly and clearly.
• Interest in the commercial impact of regulation to fund the future and compete.
• Ability to manage workload and support others.
• Clear communication with colleagues is essential.
• Experience or exposure to economics/engineering/technical/commercial fields is preferable.
• 3+ years’ experience in energy markets, renewables development, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of market design, regulatory frameworks, and commercial impacts.
• Flair for using statistics and economics to perform basic modelling or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand market rules and their impact on commercial success.
• Use economic principles to review and analyse industry rules.
• Communicate the impact of regulatory decisions on the business.
• Consider rule changes to improve commercial returns.
• Work with other teams across generation and wider business.
• Assess the impact of renewable generation on future market designs.

Skills

Economics knowledge

Regulatory analysis

Statistical modelling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Third-level qualification (economics/engineering/technical/commercial)

Job description

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ESB Generation and Trading Regulation and Compliance has a vacancy where you can apply and develop your economic skills and have an impact on the transition to a low carbon world.

ESB has led the transition to electrification since 1927 and our company is characterised by a commitment to drive society and its economy forward. Our purpose is to deliver a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, and this is reflected in our constant and unwavering commitment to tackling society’s biggest challenges, enhancing people’s lives, and creating new opportunities. You can support us in delivering this change as you learn from an experienced and recognised team in the generation business.

ESB is taking urgent and focused action to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and still ensure that power is affordable. We are Ireland's leading power generator not only by size but also by having varied types of technologies and you can help us deliver on our purpose as part of the team in Generation.

You will join an experienced Regulation team that is at the centre of many of the challenges and projects in our generation business.

As we operate across jurisdictions you will have the opportunity to develop subject matter expertise in a wide variety of topics across the Single Electricity Market (SEM) of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the GB energy market.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure you understand the market rules and the impact they have on commercial success.
• Use economic principles to review and analyse the impact of any industry rules.
• Communicate the impact of regulatory and energy policy decisions on the Business.
• Consider changes in rules that can improve commercial returns.
• Work closely with other teams across the generation business and wider.
• Consider the impact of renewable generation on future market designs.

Experience and Qualifications

• A drive to learn more, be inquisitive, and be a positive member of a team.
• Bring a real demonstrable grounding/interest in economics and applying it to real world problems.
• Have a real interest in getting to the root of a problem and applying analytical skills.
• Have a flair to collate and present results in a quick and understandable manner.
• Be interested in the commercial impact that regulation has so that we can fund the future and compete.
• Be able to use office skills to manage your own workload and to support others.
• Being able to talk to others is going to be key.
• Third-level qualification (economics/engineering/technical/legal/commercial are preferable), or equivalent qualification. Equivalentwork experience reflecting deep analysis and interpretation, scenario /risk management and effective team engagement may also be suitable.
• 3+ years’ experience in energy markets, renewables development, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of market design, regulatory frameworks, and commercial impacts.
• Flair for using statistics and economics to complete basic modelling or analysis to assess outcomes.

Location

This position will be based in our newstate of the art Fitzwilliam 27 office in Dublin, as the primary in-person location for collaboration and connecting with colleagues. In person meetings will be a feature of the role, and may also involve overseas travel occasionally (e.g. Brussels/Dublin/London).

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Regulatory manager (and senior specialist as applicable)

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

3rd September 2026

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [e-mail]

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.