Do you have an analytical mindset and an interest in UK energy markets? If so, come and join EDF as an Energy Economics Analyst!
The Opportunity
Energy Economics generates analysis and insight within EDF’s Net Zero Strategy & Policy division, a strategic function critical to developing and steering the business.
We are looking for a talented Analyst to join the team to provide strategic analysis and insight into a wide range of areas relevant to EDF’s activities and vision for our future market environment.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a competitive salary and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives
Your rewards package includes a choice of benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, discounts and employee pricing
The team are based in our central London offices, but our flexible working approach means you can work from home some of the time (if you wish) and we’ll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively.
Gregg, Energy Economics Analyst, says ‘Working in the Energy Economics team provides a great opportunity to support EDF businesses in helping Britain achieve Net Zero, through the analysis and modelling we carry out. There’s a really collaborative way of working within a very friendly team, who are always willing to share ideas to support each other. The team covers a wide range of energy market topics, which is really exciting and means there’s a lot of diversity in the work we do.’
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
As an Energy Economics Analyst, you will work closely with analysts across the EDF Group to ensure scenarios for the power markets are developed on sound and coherent quantitative foundations.
With a collaborative approach, you will work responsively to business needs, supporting projects of strategic importance and provide analysis to help shape the policy agenda.
In this role you will develop and maintain an excellent understanding of fundamental drivers of UK electricity and gas markets, how they may evolve with commercial, regulatory, political or technological change, the strategic implications of those changes and strategic risks and opportunities. You will design, implement and maintain appropriate analytical tools to support strategic analysis.
Who you are
We are looking for somebody with excellent analytical skills, experience in defining and solving complex problems, and some understanding of the UK energy industry. Experience with power market modelling or programming languages such as Python or VBA would be helpful.
You will be experienced in building and maintaining strong networks and stakeholder relationships, with skills to effectively communicate complex ideas to a range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate the ability to grasp and tackle new topics and take initiative to help shape an evolving scope of work
If you’re an excellent problem solver with a rigorous and accountable mindset and an interest in helping Britain Achieve Net Zero, then we’d love to hear from you
Closing date for applications: 22nd January 202
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.