Senior Analyst - Retail Markets New

Job Title: Senior Analyst - Retail Markets

Starting Salary: *€60,680 (Salary scale: €60,680 - €76,523) *Please see below for further information.

Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.

About The Job

We are seeking candidates with experience in legal, economics, engineering, financial, data, public policy and/or other relevant fields to fill posts in the following area:

Senior Analysts will be placed in the Retail Markets teams in the Consumer Policy and Protection Division at the CRU.

The Retail Markets Team plays a central role in regulating the Irish retail energy markets within which several suppliers operate, served by network operators. The team’s focus is on ensuring that it develops retail energy policy in the best interests and protection, of consumers whilst taking account of Irish/EU Legislation and government policies, to support and empower consumers.

Reporting to a Manager, the successful candidate will be involved in varied roles working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Analyst, which may be adjusted in light of changing priorities, includes the following:

• Leading the preparation of CRU consultation and decision papers, preparing reports and making presentations both internally and externally, including to senior management.
• Working as a member of a team and on specific cross functional project teams as required.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders in a constructive manner to further CRU objectives in relation to consumer empowerment and protection.
• Engaging with NI, GB or EU counterparts on all-island or EU policy, markets or industry developments.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of the Irish and international energy sectors, using that knowledge to feed into all areas of their work. In these roles, the development of expertise in relation to retail markets will be essential.
• Maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the energy industry and related industries both in Ireland and internationally.
• Researching policy issues and identification of data / trends, and using this to suggest policy courses of action for the CRU.
• Analysing spreadsheets of energy data, and financial modelling.
• Mentoring Graduate Analysts and Analysts within the CRU and conducting knowledge transfer sessions in order to share knowledge, expertise and learnings.
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.

The above list is not exhaustive. While the successful candidate will be assigned to a particular team within the CRU, they will also be expected to contribute to the work of the wider Division/CRU as requirements dictate.

The CRU may establish a shortlist of suitable candidates for potential future positions that may arise within the organisation.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Requirements

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:

• An Honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, preferably in economics, public policy, climate change, sustainability, law, engineering, business or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a regulatory, or any other relevant role.

• Starting salary of €60,680
• *Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
• The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.
• Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
• Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.