Senior Market Analyst

Category:

Economist / Analyst

Experience:

3 to 5 years

Location:

Brussels

Deadline:

Fri, 05/16/2025

We are recruiting a

Senior Market Analyst

Are you motivated to play an active role in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is the European business association of the Flexible Demand Management Industry (FDMI). Our 100+ members create opportunities for every home, car and business to support a reliable and decarbonised EU energy system by activating their demand-side flexibility.

smartEn is recruiting a Senior Market Analyst with a good technical understanding of flexible demand to assess the development of markets and regulatory frameworks impacting the business models of the FDMI and to lead/coordinate targeted research.

You will be part of a dynamic, professional, international team in the EU area in Brussels. You will report to the Head of Policy and will work in strong cooperation with our broad membership of engaged companies.

Main responsibilities

Analyse regulatory implications on the business models of the FDMI, notably impacting secondary legislations such as the Network Code for Demand Response, and coordinate the positioning of smartEn members;

Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis to realise smartEn inhouse researches outlining the opportunities and barriers to flexible demand in specific implicit and/or explicit mechanisms in different Member States, such as the annual smartEn Maps;

Coordinate with external consultants to realise specific outsourced research studies, involving members throughout the entire process, such as the annual Market Monitor for Demand-side Flexibility with LCP-Delta;

Support smartEn team with technical knowledge on demand-side flexibility and European electricity markets functioning;

Represent smartEn in dedicated European Expert Groups;

Interact regularly with the smartEn membership and its working groups;

Possibility to manage one FTE.

Desired skills and experience

A university degree (Master or equivalent) in energy economics, engineering or similar;

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the energy sector. Previous experience with Transmission/Distribution system operators, companies from the FDMI, research institutes or NGOs working on flexible demand and/or the decentralisation/digitalisation of the energy system is highly desired;

A good understanding of the EU energy system, including energy markets, and the functioning of demand-side flexibility is indispensable;

Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise time-sensitive assignments and effectively prioritise workload;

Analytical, curious, pragmatic and flexible attitude. Willingness to deep dive into complex and/or technical files;

Skilled in drafting concise and clear papers. Proven track-record in writing of reports and publications;

A team-player, collaborative mindset with good networking and communication skills;

Fluency in written and spoken English required, other European languages are an asset;

European citizenship/EU working permit.

What we offer

A meaningful job in a dynamic and growing business organisation driving decarbonisation through consumer empowerment;

A highly motivated, friendly and cooperative team, interaction with an engaged membership;

A full-time contract with possibility for a professional growth. Room for creativity and initiative!

Application Information

smartEn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team. Please apply by 16 May 2025 COB with a motivation letter and CV including your salary expectations in gross annual terms (13.92 months) to info@smarten.eu [1]. Please quote “Application Senior Market Analyst” as a subject of your e-mail.

We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews.

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