Energy Markets - Analyst

Base

Location:

Perth or Edinburgh - this is a hybrid role working a minimum of 3 days a week from the office at the advertised location.

Salary
:£44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

As an Energy Markets Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring our energy portfolio is commercially optimised and remains competitive within rapidly evolving energy markets. Working closely with traders, analysts and commercial stakeholders, you will provide high-quality market intelligence, analytical insight and modelling support to inform trading strategy and business decision making.

The role requires a strong understanding of energy market fundamentals, industry developments and changing regulatory frameworks. You will be responsible for translating complex market developments into clear, actionable recommendations, helping the business anticipate future opportunities and risks.

A key aspect of the role will be the development and operation of advanced analytical tools, models and data platforms, leveraging technologies such as Databricks, Python and SQL to extract insight from large and complex datasets.

• Analyse GB and European power market fundamentals, regulatory developments and market mechanisms to identify commercial opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
• Develop forward-looking market analysis and forecasts to support trading strategies, asset optimisation and investment decisions.
• Monitor and assess market rule changes, consultations and industry developments, providing clear recommendations on potential business impacts.
• Produce high-quality market intelligence, competitor analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making across Energy Markets.
• Build, maintain and enhance analytical tools, models and reporting capabilities using modern data and analytics technologies.
• Support the evaluation of new market opportunities, products and routes to market through quantitative and commercial analysis.
• Collaborate with traders, risk specialists, asset managers and operational teams to translate analysis into actionable commercial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, data management, automation and reporting processes.

• Experience in energy markets, market analysis, commercial analytics, trading support or a related analytical environment.
• Strong understanding of electricity market structures, market participants, balancing arrangements and commercial drivers.
• Knowledge of renewable generation, flexibility markets, battery storage, asset optimisation or wider energy market fundamentals.
• Demonstrable ability to interpret regulatory, policy and market rule changes and assess their commercial implications.
• Experience developing analytical models and decision-support tools using Python, SQL and modern data platforms.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into concise and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience using machine learning, forecasting techniques or advanced data analytics methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern data engineering practices.
• Degree in a numerical discipline such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Physics, Data Science or a related subject.

You will be naturally curious, commercially aware and motivated by solving complex market challenges. You will have the ability to connect market fundamentals, regulatory…