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 Market Research 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 and will work in strong cooperation with our broad membership of engaged companies.

 

 

• 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 and deliverables related to EU funded projects;

• 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.

 

 

• 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;

• 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;

• EU citizenship/working permit.

 

 

• 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!

 

 

smartEn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team. Please apply by 18 July 2025 COB with a motivation letter and CV including your salary expectations in gross annual terms (13.92 months) to michael.villa@smarten.eu [1]. Please quote “Application Market Research 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