Energy Markets Research Analyst

EDP; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP, a global energy company, is seeking an Energy Markets Research Analyst to join our GEM Research team in Lisbon, Portugal. The role focuses on analyzing electricity, natural gas, emissions, and related markets across regions and currencies, delivering regular insights to support trading and strategy.

You will process market data, prepare ad hoc analyses, and help translate market developments into concrete business opportunities while collaborating with Control and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, or Finance.
• 1–3 years of experience (internship or contract).
• Familiar with energy market concepts and macroeconomics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fundamentals and evolution of energy markets (electricity, gas, emissions, oil, batteries, biomethane) and related macro factors.
• Provide regular reporting on market developments and trends.
• Process and monitor market data with daily updates.
• Support management with ad hoc analyses and market-focused research notes.

Skills

Energy markets

Market analysis

Data processing

MS Office 365

English fluency

Spanish helpful

Refinitiv Workspace

Education

Bachelor's in Economics/Management/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Refinitiv Workspace

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Our GEM Research department intends to recruit an Energy Markets Research Analyst.

What will you do:

• Analysis and understanding of the fundamentals and evolution of energy commodity markets (electricity: Europe— with a focus on Southern, Central, Eastern Europe and the UK— USA, Asia, and South America; natural gas; the European emissions market; coal; oil markets; and “new” markets such as batteries and biomethane), as well as foreign exchange and macroeconomics related to all of these, across the variables that constitute the main risk factors for the activity of EDP Group’s Global Energy Management (GEM) area.
• Regular reporting on energy market developments and trends.
• Data processing and monitoring (market data), with daily updates.
• Support to management through ad hoc analyses, specific Research Notes, and technical analysis aimed at identifying business opportunities within GEM’s activity.
• Support to GEM’s Control and Operations areas through the processing and structured provision of market data.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Work Site:

Lisbon, Portugal

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate qualification, and Master’s degree or current Master’s studies in Economics, Management, or Finance.
• 1 to 3 years of experience (employment contract or professional internship).
• Familiarity with energy market concepts and markets, including their fundamental drivers (supply and demand), as well as macroeconomics and financial, foreign exchange, monetary, and geopolitical markets.
• Fluency in English (a reasonable command of Spanish is valued).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using LSEG / former Reuters Refinitiv Workspace tools.
• Availability for occasional travel abroad to attend energy-market-focused events, conferences, and training programmes, in order to deepen knowledge and support networking activities.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision‑making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle