Senior Analyst - ISEM Power Market

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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.

Base Location: Dublin, Belfast, Perth, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 (UK) or €65,300 - €97,900 (ROI) + 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

As a Senior Analyst – ISEM Power Market within SSE’s Energy Economics team you will play a role in the commercial decisions SSE makes on the pathway to delivering our Net Zero Action Plan Plus strategic objectives.

You will be part of an experienced team producing long-term power price and revenue outlooks and associated commercial advice to support the economic appraisal of SSE’s existing power generation assets and investment opportunities in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

You will

• Undertake research and analysis to support the production of our long-term price and revenue forecasts for the ISEM power market, considering commercial and regulatory developments to ensure our assumption sets remain up to date.
• Provide analytical support to SSE’s Energy Business Units to support long-term investment decisions, asset valuations and other strategic decision-making with valuable commercial insights.
• Use long-term pricing and analytical models, primarily PLEXOS, to produce long-term forecasts and analysis, and work with colleagues to maintain and develop these models to an appropriate standard.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our forecasting service remains up-to-date and meets internal customer needs.

You have

• Knowledge and experience of the ISEM power market, or the ability to demonstrate knowledge of a comparable market or relevant business sector.
• Experience of producing market modelling and analysis within the energy industry or a comparable sector.
• The ability to understand and interpret complex information into succent and actionable commercial insights and advice.
• Experience in the use of standard Microsoft Office tools for data analysis, storage, and presentation, ideally with some experience using Python, VBA, Power BI, Tableau or similar. Experience in the use of PLEXOS, or similar market modelling software, would be beneficial.
• A strong sense of curiosity and keen interest in problem solving to meet commercial challenges in an evolving and complex sector

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 Lynsey at lynsey.macdonald@sse.com or on 01738 340426 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.

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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.

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