Power Market Analytics – Senior Analyst

What Will You Be Doing

As part of the continued expansion of our business, we are currently looking for a passionate, driven and energetic subject matter expert to own the development of our long-term power forecasting capability. This role will deliver analysis that will form the basis for new products and underpin other existing services.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in European Power analysis and forecasting to play a leading role in the development of new services and to position themselves as a market expert in an area that is vital to the development of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve fundamental power market models (supply, demand, dispatch, price formation). Translate modelling outputs into clear market views and price forecasts;
• Lead the production of forward curves / long-term outlooks;
• Custodian of Argus Analytics’ knowledge of major drivers and trends across the power industry, including the identification and quantification of key market risks (policy, fuel pricing, capacity shifts);
• Design, deliver and improve client-facing deliverables (reports, consulting, presentations)
• Take ownership of specific market segments (e.g. Germany, UK, or Iberia);
• Build strong understanding of, and interlinkage with, other associated Argus services (Gas, Coal), data and capabilities, to help ensure market views are consistent across our offerings;
• Work with stakeholders across other Argus teams, including Project Consulting and other Analytics areas, to ensure relevant knowledge is shared and used effectively;
• Contribute to Argus’s view on power markets development through the energy transition.

Skills And Experience

• Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) from a leading university. Further education (e.g. Masters) a plus;
• Strong understanding of Power markets, how they operate and key market trends, gained through 5+ years in the industry. Experience of using third party Energy Modelling Software beneficial;
• Highly numerate, with experience analysing expansive datasets quickly and with excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills;
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills;
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint. Awareness of other statistical and programming languages such as R is an advantage;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets;
• Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Analytics business.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
• 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)
• Extensive internal and external training

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