Market Surveillance Analyst

VP SECURITIES A/S; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy market organization in Oslo is seeking a Market Surveillance Analyst to ensure fair electricity trading. Responsibilities include monitoring market activities, developing analytics systems in Python, and collaborating with regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree and experience in energy data analysis, along with programming skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to the energy transition.

Benefits

Good insurance policies

International working environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant subjects.
• Experience in energy-related business or data analysis.
• Experience with programming, especially Python.

Responsibilities

• Monitor power market and trade activity.
• Develop market monitoring system in Python.
• Conduct investigations of possible breaches.
• Report to national regulators.
• Present on market topics.
• Counsel and train market participants.
• Collaborate with Operations and IT.
• Publish views on market events.
• Participate in market design consultations.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, or Law

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

Are you inspired by the intersection of data analytics and energy economics? Make your mark at Nord Pool as our newest Market Surveillance Analyst! At Nord Pool, Market Surveillance plays a critical role in ensuring fair and transparent electricity trading across Europe. We analyse vast amounts of trading data to detect potential market manipulation and insider trading, helping maintain trust and integrity in the power market. Electricity powers our lives every hour of the day — from charging electric vehicles and heating homes to running industries and streaming music. Behind the scenes, Nord Pool ensures that the most cost-efficient energy sources meet demand, enabling a dynamic and sustainable energy system.

As a Market Surveillance Analyst, you’ll dive deep into the mechanics of electricity markets. Your work will span from understanding how market design can influence trading behavior to developing algorithms that detect irregularities. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, where collaboration and autonomy go hand in hand. By safeguarding market integrity, you’ll help accelerate the climate transition and ensure electricity is used in the best possible way.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of the energy transition.

Areas of responsibility

• Monitoring and analysis of the power market, trade activity and price formation
• Development of our market monitoring system in Python
• Conducting investigations of possible breaches of laws and regulations
• Reporting and discussing with the national regulators where we operate
• Giving presentations on various topics internally and externally
• Counselling and training of market participants
• Working cross-function with Operations and IT departments
• Publishing our views on current events in the market in the form of newsletters, reports, and videos
• Participation in consultations with a focus on how imperfect market design may lead to opportunities for market abuse

Qualifications for the position

• Master’s degree in subjects such as Economics, Engineering, Finance or Law
• Experience and knowledge from energy-related business, or recent graduates with experience of (energy market) data analysis
• Experience with programming (especially Python)

We believe you will be a good fit in the team if

• You are a good team player
• You wish to contribute to a good working environment
• You have an eye for details, and work in a structured way
• You are analytical
• You work well under pressure
• You have a good drive
• You are fluent in English (written and orally)

We can offer you

• Good insurance policies
• An international and dynamic working environment within the leading power market in Europe

Please note that we perform a background check for the prospective candidates. Some travelling will be required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.