Portfolio Optimisation Analyst

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Closing at: Jun 16 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Perth, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking a Portfolio Optimisation Analyst to support the development and implementation of the Portfolio Optimisation function withing SSE Energy Markets. The role sits within the Portfolio Optimisation team, which is responsible for owning group-level portfolio positioning and earnings exposure across SSE Energy Business Units.

The role supports the development and implementation of portfolio strategy, earnings modelling, and hedging execution, working closely with Front Office, Market Risk, and other Energy Markets functions.

A key aspect of the role is contributing to the translation of portfolio analysis and market insights into positioning decisions and trading instructions, whilst balancing risk and ensuring the SSE portfolio is managed in line with group objectives.

You will

Partner with trading teams to support portfolio positioning across power, gas, carbon, and related products, helping align activity with wider group strategy and ensuring clear, shared understanding of approach and intent.
Collaborate closely with Middle Office colleagues to shape and maintain target hedge rates and support thoughtful allocation of exposures across business areas.
Contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of a portfolio earnings model, including central forecasts and scenario analysis to support informed, forward-looking decision making.
Provide clear, accessible insights to a broad range of stakeholders, connecting market movements to portfolio performance and supporting a shared understanding of risks and opportunities.

You have

Strong quantitative or analytical background (e.g. mathematics, engineering, economics or similar)
Experience working with data and analytical tools (e.g. Python, SQL)
Understanding of commodity or financial markets
Familiarity with analytical techniques such as scenario analysis and statistical modelling
Experience across energy markets with a strong understanding of market risk principles and exposure to trading environments, derivatives, or asset-backed portfolios(Desirable)

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.